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Paragraph 7 I1

(1)

In the case of an all-premises warrant, premises that are not specified in the warrant may be entered and searched only if a relevant enforcement officer of the appropriate grade has authorised them to be entered.

(2)

An authorisation under sub-paragraph (1) must be in writing.

(3)

In this paragraph—

  • “all-premises warrant” has the meaning given by section 39(3);

  • “relevant enforcement officer of the appropriate grade” means—

    1. (a)

      a senior officer (see section 13(7)), or

    2. (b)

      in the case of a search warrant issued on the application of an officer of a local authority, a person designated by the local authority for the purposes of this paragraph.

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Commencement

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Sch. 3 para. 7 in force at 26.5.2016 by S.I. 2016/553, reg. 2