Paragraph 7 Execution of search warrantsI1 I2

United Kingdom

(1)

A search warrant may be executed by any constable.

(2)

A search warrant may authorise persons to accompany a constable who is executing it.

(3)

A person authorised under sub-paragraph (2) to accompany a constable who is executing a search warrant—

(a)

may exercise any power conferred by paragraph 5, 8 or 9 which the constable may exercise as a result of the warrant, but

(b)

may exercise such a power only in the company of, and under the supervision of, the constable.

(4)

In sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) “constable” includes a person who has the powers of a constable.

(5)

Part 4 of this Schedule contains further provision about the execution in England and Wales or Northern Ireland of search warrants under paragraph 5.

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