SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 3POWERS OF ENTRY, INSPECTION AND SEARCH: SUPPLEMENTARY

Safeguards etc. in connection with powers of entry conferred by warrant

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1

Articles 17 and 18 of the Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (NI 12) shall have effect in relation to the issue of a warrant under section 18(4) or 22(1) to an inspector as they have effect in relation to the issue of a warrant under that provision to a constable.

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In their application in relation to the issue of a warrant under section 18(4) or 22(1), Articles 17 and 18 of that Order shall have effect with the following modifications.

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In Article 17—

a

in paragraph (2), omit the words from the end of sub-paragraph (a)(ii) to the end of sub-paragraph (b);

b

omit paragraphs (2A) and (5A);

c

in paragraph (5), omit the words from “unless” to the end;

d

in paragraph (6)(a), omit the words from the end of head (iii) to the end of head (iv);

e

in paragraph (7), omit the words from “which” to the end.

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In Article 18—

a

omit paragraphs (3A) and (3B);

b

in paragraph (9), omit the words after sub-paragraph (b).