This Order grants powers to the Governor in Council to proclaim a state of emergency. The Governor may make such Regulations as appear to him to be necessary or expedient for securing the public safety, the defence of the territory, the maintenance of public order and the suppression of mutiny, rebellion and riot, and for maintaining supplies and services essential to the life of the community.
Sainte-Hélène, Ascension et Tristan da Cunha (RU) · 1939-01-01