Regulation 12 Issue of warrants in support of power of entry: England and WalesI1
United Kingdom Not yet in force
If a justice of the peace is satisfied on sworn information in writing that there is reasonable ground for entry into any premises in England and Wales (excluding premises used only as a dwelling) for any such purpose as is mentioned in regulation 11 and that either—
admission to the premises has been refused, or a refusal is anticipated, and that notice of the intention to apply for a warrant has been given to the occupier; or
an application for admission, or the giving of such notice, would defeat the object of the entry, or that the case is one of urgency, or that the premises are unoccupied or the occupier temporarily absent,
the justice of the peace may by warrant authorise an authorised officer to enter the premises in accordance with the warrant and, if need be, by reasonable force.
Every warrant granted under paragraph (1) shall continue in force for a period of one month.
Annotations
Commencement
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Reg. 12 in force at 8.10.2005, see reg. 1