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
An inspector who enters any premises by virtue of a warrant must comply with a code of practice which has been published under sub-paragraph (4) and has not been withdrawn.
2
The Department must prepare a code of practice in connection with the exercise by inspectors of a power of entry conferred by virtue of a warrant.
3
After preparing a draft of the code the Department—
a
must publish the draft in such manner as it thinks appropriate and invite representations regarding the draft;
b
must consider any representations made to it regarding the draft; and
c
may amend the draft accordingly.
4
After the Department has proceeded under sub-paragraph (3) it must publish the code in such manner as it thinks appropriate.
5
The Department must from time to time review the code and if it thinks it appropriate revise the code.
6
Sub-paragraphs (2) to (4) apply to a revision of the code as they apply to its preparation.