# The Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 Amendment Regulations 2012, Regulation 25: Powers of entry


(1) Section 25 (powers of entry) is amended as follows.
(2) In subsection (2), for “this section” substitute “subsection (1)”.
(3) After that subsection insert—
“(2A) If a justice of the peace or in Scotland a sheriff is satisfied by information on oath that—
(a) the Secretary of State has power to take action under section 11(4) or is under a duty to take steps under section 13A, and
(b) entry to a particular place is needed for that purpose,
the justice or sheriff may issue a warrant authorising specified officers of the Secretary of State to enter that place for that purpose, if need be using such force as is reasonably necessary to secure entry.
(2B) A warrant under subsection (2A) must require the specified officers to be accompanied by a constable and by an inspector appointed under this Act.”
(4) In subsection (3), at the end of paragraph (a) omit “or” and insert—
“(aa) intentionally obstructs a person specified in a warrant issued under subsection (2A) in the exercise of a power under section 11(4) or a duty under section 13A; or”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2012/9780111530313/regulation/25 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-animals-scientific-procedures-act-1986-amendment-regulations-2012/regulation-25
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