# Online Safety Act 2023, Paragraph 17: Restrictions on powers

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) This paragraph applies in relation to—
(a) powers conferred by paragraph 2 (entry and inspection without warrant), and
(b) powers exercisable under a warrant.
(2) Those powers are not exercisable in respect of domestic premises.
(3) Those powers are not exercisable in relation to information or documents in respect of which a claim to legal professional privilege, or (in Scotland) to confidentiality of communications, could be maintained in legal proceedings.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/50/schedule/12/paragraph/17 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/online-safety-act-2023/schedule-12/paragraph-17
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