Application for power to use reasonable forceE+W
20(1)This paragraph applies if an enforcement agent has power to enter premises under paragraph 14 or 16 or under a warrant under paragraph 15.E+W
(2)If the enforcement agent applies to the court it may issue a warrant which authorises him to use, if necessary, reasonable force to enter the premises or to do anything for which entry is authorised.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Sch. 12 applied (6.4.2014) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), ss. 127(2), 129(4); S.I. 2014/906, arts. 2, 3
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 12 para. 20 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)
21(1)This paragraph applies if an enforcement agent is applying for power to enter premises under a warrant under paragraph 15.E+W
(2)If the enforcement agent applies to the court it may include in the warrant provision authorising him to use, if necessary, reasonable force to enter the premises or to do anything for which entry is authorised.
Commencement Information
I2Sch. 12 para. 21 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)
22(1)The court may not issue a warrant under paragraph 20 or include provision under paragraph 21 unless it is satisfied that prescribed conditions are met.E+W
(2)A warrant under paragraph 20 or provision included under paragraph 21 may require any constable to assist the enforcement agent to execute the warrant.
Commencement Information
I3Sch. 12 para. 22(1) in force at 15.7.2013 for specified purposes by S.I. 2013/1739, art. 3(g)(ix)
I4Sch. 12 para. 22(1) in force at 6.4.2014 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)
I5Sch. 12 para. 22(2) in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)