# Childcare Act 2006, Section 98F: Power of constable to assist in exercise of power of entry

Extent: E+W

(1) The Chief Inspector may apply to a court for a warrant under this section.
(2) Subsection (3) applies if on an application under subsection (1) it appears to the court that the Chief Inspector—
(a) has attempted to exercise a power conferred by section 98D but has been prevented from doing so, or
(b) is likely to be prevented from exercising any such power.
(3) The court may issue a warrant authorising any constable to assist the Chief Inspector in the exercise of the power, using reasonable force if necessary.
(4) A warrant under this section must be addressed to, and executed by, a constable.
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(6) In this section “ court ” means the High Court or the family court.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/21/section/98F (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/childcare-act-2006/section-98F
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