# The Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 (Exercise of Functions) Order 2013, Article 9: Extension of statutory search powers


(1) Any function conferred by virtue of section 16 in relation to a warrant or an order under section 8 (power of justice of the peace to authorise entry and search of premises) or Schedule 1 (special procedure) to the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 may be exercised by an officer of Revenue and Customs where—
(a) the Commissioners have given a direction under section 13; or
(b) any such function is to be exercised for the purposes of an investigation relating wholly or mainly to a relevant offence by an international joint investigation team of which the officer of Revenue and Customs is a member.
(2) For the purposes of this article and articles 10 and 11 any reference to a constable in sections 16, 17 and 19 shall be taken to include an officer of Revenue and Customs.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/2733/article/9 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/crime-international-co-operation-act-2003-exercise-of-functions-order-2013/article-9
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