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Paragraph 20 Search of premises more than onceI1I2

United Kingdom

(1)

Premises may be entered or searched for the second or any subsequent time under a search warrant authorising multiple entries only if a senior officer has authorised that entry to the premises.

(2)

An authorisation under sub-paragraph (1) must be in writing.

(3)

In this paragraph “senior officer” has the meaning given by paragraph 19.

Annotations

Commencement

I1

Sch. 16 para. 20 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 255(1)

I2

Sch. 16 para. 20 in force at 29.10.2026 by S.I. 2026/960, reg. 5(d)