The unauthorised encampment at Blackbrook Park led to Hampshire police utilizing a Section 61 discover solely used when there may be “significant” want for the pressure to intervene instantly.
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The travellers complied with the discover and left the positioning on Tuesday night. Failure to adjust to the police discover would have been a felony offence.
A police spokesman stated: “This particular encampment was given notice to leave under Section 61 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994. The notice was complied with, and the encampment occupants left the site yesterday (29 August).
“Under this law, police have the power to direct individuals to leave the land and remove any vehicles or property they have with them. Failure to comply is a criminal offence.”
These particular powers may be thought-about within the following circumstances:
• Communities are disadvantaged of native facilities; or vital impression on the setting
• There is native disruption to the economic system
• There is different vital disruption to the area people or setting
• There is a hazard to life the place there’s a have to take preventative motion.
The spokesman added: “Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary works closely with landowners and our partners to ensure that a robust approach is taken against unauthorised encampments within legal parameters.
“We will always ensure that we balance the needs and rights of all parties involved with actions that are proportionate, lawful and necessary.”
