Paragraph 12 Powers of entry etcI1 I2

United Kingdom

(1)

Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority powers of entry, inspection, examination, search and seizure.

(2)

Part 2 regulations may include provision—

(a)

for powers to be exercisable only under the authority of a warrant issued by a justice of the peace, sheriff, summary sheriff or lay magistrate;

(b)

about applications for, and the execution of, warrants.

(3)

Part 2 regulations must secure that the authority of a warrant is required for the exercise of any powers conferred by the regulations to—

(a)

enter premises by force;

(b)

enter a private dwelling without the consent of the occupier;

(c)

search and seize material.

Annotations

I1: Sch. 17 para. 12 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 147(3)
I2: Sch. 17 para. 12 in force at 30.9.2022 for specified purposes by S.I. 2022/518, reg. 3(d)