SCHEDULE 4Powers of entry in misuse of aid examinations
PART 3Entry with a warrant
Execution of warrants: evidence of authority12
1
If the occupier of the business premises is present at the time when a named officer seeks to execute the warrant, the named officer must—
a
identify themselves to the occupier; and
b
produce to the occupier the warrant and documentary evidence that they are a named officer.
2
If there is no person at the business premises when the named officer seeks to execute the warrant, the named officer must, before executing it—
a
take such steps as are reasonable in all the circumstances to inform the occupier of the intended entry; and
b
if the occupier is informed, afford the occupier or the occupier’s legal or other representative a reasonable opportunity to be present when the warrant is executed.
3
If the named officer is unable to inform the occupier of the intended entry, the named officer must, on executing the warrant, leave a copy of it in a prominent place on the premises.