Explanatory Memorandum

Environmental Better Regulation Act (Northern Ireland) 2016

2016 CHAPTER 13

11 April 2016

Commentary on Sections

Part 2 – Powers of Entry and Associated Powers

Section 8: Adding safeguards to powers of entry

Section 8(1) gives the Department power, exercisable by regulations, to add safeguards to powers of entry or associated powers. Subsection (2) sets out a non-exhaustive list of the safeguards which may be included in such regulations. Any such safeguards would be in addition to those already contained in the legislation conferring the power of entry or associated power.