SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 5POWERS OF ENTRY, ETC.
Warrant to authorise entry
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1
Where a justice of the peace is satisfied by complaint on oath—
a
that admission to premises is reasonably required for the purpose specified in the complaint; and
b
that a duly authorised person would, apart from paragraph 5, be entitled for that purpose to exercise in respect of the premises a power of entry conferred by or under this Schedule; and
c
that—
i
the consent of the occupier has been refused or seeking that consent would defeat the object of the entry; or
ii
the premises are unoccupied;
he may issue a warrant under his hand authorising that duly authorised person to enter the premises.
2
A warrant granted under this paragraph shah continue in force until—
a
the time when the purpose for which the entry is required is satisfied; or
b
the end of the period of 28 days from the day on which the warrant is granted,
whichever is the earlier.