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Paragraph 24 Securing premises after entryI1I2

United Kingdom

A constable who enters premises under a search warrant must take reasonable steps to ensure that when the constable leaves the premises they are as secure as they were before the entry.

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I1

Sch. 16 para. 24 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 255(1)

I2

Sch. 16 para. 24 in force at 29.10.2026 by S.I. 2026/960, reg. 5(d)