# Crime and Policing Act 2026, Paragraph 20: Search of premises more than once

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2026/20/schedule/16/paragraph/20 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/crime-and-policing-act-2026/schedule-16/paragraph-20
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