28C Search and arrest without warrant.

1

An immigration officer may enter and search any premises for the purpose of arresting a person for an offence under section 25(1).

2

The power may be exercised—

a

only to the extent that it is reasonably required for that purpose; and

b

only if the officer has reasonable grounds for believing that the person whom he is seeking is on the premises.

3

In relation to premises consisting of two or more separate dwellings, the power is limited to entering and searching—

a

any parts of the premises which the occupiers of any dwelling comprised in the premises use in common with the occupiers of any such other dwelling; and

b

any such dwelling in which the officer has reasonable grounds for believing that the person whom he is seeking may be.

4

The power may be exercised only if the officer produces identification showing that he is an immigration officer (whether or not he is asked to do so).