PART 2POWERS OF ENTRY AND ASSOCIATED POWERS
I18Adding safeguards to powers of entry
1
The Department, by regulations, may provide for safeguards in relation to any power of entry or associated power contained in any statutory provision under which it has any function.
2
Such safeguards may include, in particular—
a
restrictions as to the premises over which the power may be exercised;
b
restrictions as to the times at which the power may be exercised;
c
restrictions as to the number or description of persons who may exercise the power;
d
a requirement for a judicial or other authorisation before the power may be exercised;
e
a requirement to give notice within a particular period before the power may be exercised;
f
other conditions which must be met before the power may be exercised;
g
modifications of existing conditions which must be met before the power may be exercised;
h
other restrictions on the circumstances in which the power may be exercised;
i
new obligations on the person exercising the power which must be met before, during or after its exercise;
j
modifications of existing obligations on the person exercising the power which must be met before, during or after its exercise; and
k
restrictions on any power to use force, or any other power, which may be exercised in connection with the power of entry or associated power.