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Section 25 Further restrictions on power of entryI1I2

Scotland

(1)

The power of entry under section 24 may be exercised only at a reasonable time of day.

(2)

On leaving any premises which a constable is authorised to enter under a warrant, the constable must, if the premises are unoccupied or the occupier is temporarily absent, leave the premises as effectively secured against entry as the constable found them.

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Commencement

I1

S. 25 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 35(2)

I2

S. 25 in force at 1.7.2026 by S.S.I. 2026/127, reg. 2, sch.