Protection of Freedoms Act 2012

Part 3 Miscellaneous

Distribution of German Enemy Property (No 1) Order 1950 (S.I. 1950/1642)

10 (1) Omit article 22 of the Distribution of German Enemy Property (No 1) Order 1950 (power of constable to enter premises under warrant to search for and seize German enemy property).

(2) This paragraph extends to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Hypnotism Act 1952

11 (1) Omit section 4 of the Hypnotism Act 1952 (constable’s power to enter premises where entertainment is held if there is reasonable cause to believe that there is a contravention of the Act).

(2) This paragraph extends to England and Wales only.

Landlord and Tenant Act 1985

12 (1) Omit section 8(2) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (power of landlord to enter premises to view their state and condition).

(2) This paragraph extends to England and Wales only.

Gas Appliances (Safety) Regulations 1995 (S.I. 1995/1629)

13 (1) Omit regulation 24(6) of the Gas Appliances (Safety) Regulations 1995 (power of authorised officer to enter premises for the purposes of surveillance of manufacturer’s compliance with requirements).

(2) This paragraph extends to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Cross-border Railway Services (Working Time) Regulations 2008 (2008/1660)

14 (1) Omit paragraph 2(2)(a), (b) and (c) of Schedule 2 to the Cross-border Railway Services (Working Time) Regulations 2008 (power of Office of Rail Regulation’s inspector to enter premises for the purpose of carrying the regulations into effect).

(2) This paragraph extends to England and Wales and Scotland only.

Payment Services Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/209)

15 (1) Omit regulation 83 of the Payment Services Regulations 2009 (power of an officer of the Financial Services Authority to enter premises used in relation to payment services).

(2) This paragraph extends to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.