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1. In Article 20 (entry and search after arrest), for paragraph (5) substitute—
“(5) A constable may conduct a search under paragraph (1)—
(a)before the person is taken to a police station or released on bail under Article 32A; and
(b)without obtaining an authorisation under paragraph (4),
if the condition in paragraph (5A) is satisfied.
(5A) The condition is that the presence of the person at a place (other than a police station) is necessary for the effective investigation of the offence.”.