61 Replacement powers to stop and search in specified locations

61  Replacement powers to stop and search in specified locations

(1)     Before section 48 of the Terrorism Act 2000 (and the italic cross-heading before it) insert—

“Powers to stop and search in specified locations

47A Searches in specified areas or places

(1)     A senior police officer may give an authorisation under subsection (2) or (3) in relation to a specified area or place if the officer—

(a)     reasonably suspects that an act of terrorism will take place; and

(b)     reasonably considers that—

(i)     the authorisation is necessary to prevent such an act;

(ii)     the specified area or place

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