10Power of entry: residential premisesE+W
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(1)A justice of the peace may issue a warrant authorising an authorised officer of a local authority to enter residential premises, by force if necessary, if satisfied on sworn information in writing—
(a)that there are reasonable grounds for believing that an offence under section 5 has been committed in the area of the local authority, and
(b)that it is necessary to enter the premises for the purpose of ascertaining whether such an offence has been committed.
(2)The warrant continues in force until the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the date it was issued.
Commencement Information
I1S. 10 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 22(2)
I2S. 10 in force at 30.10.2023 by S.I. 2023/1149, art. 2(h)