6 Powers of entry.
1
If on an application made by a constable a resident magistrate or, in Great Britain, a justice of the peace is satisfied—
a
that the Commission has certified that the remains of a victim of violence are likely to be found at any premises; and
b
that there are reasonable grounds for believing that either of the conditions specified in subsection (2) below is fulfilled,
he may issue a warrant authorising a constable to enter and search the premises.
2
The conditions mentioned in subsection (1)(b) above are—
a
that it is not practicable to communicate with any person entitled to grant entry to the premises;
b
that entry to the premises will not be granted unless a warrant is produced.
3
The power to issue a warrant conferred by this section is in addition to any such power otherwise conferred.
4
In this section “premises” includes any place.
5
In this section “resident magistrate” has the meaning given by Article 2 of the M1Magistrates’ Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1981.