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Paragraph 6 Evidence of authorityI1I2

United Kingdom

(1)

Before exercising a power of entry under a warrant, an authorised person must—

(a)

produce a copy of the warrant,

(b)

supply the occupier (if present), or any other person appearing to the authorised person to be in charge of the premises, with a copy of the warrant, and

(c)

if requested to do so—

(i)

produce evidence of the authorised person’s identity, and

(ii)

outline the purpose for which the power is exercised.

(2)

If neither the occupier nor any other person appearing to the authorised person to be in charge of the premises is present, the authorised person must leave a copy of the warrant in a prominent place on the premises.

Annotations

Commencement

I1

Sch. 12 para. 6 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 240(1)

I2

Sch. 12 para. 6 in force at 10.1.2024 by S.I. 2023/1420, reg. 2(z10)