Part VCounter-terrorist Powers
Suspected terrorists
42Search of premises
1
A justice of the peace may on the application of a constable issue a warrant in relation to specified premises if he is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for suspecting that a person whom the constable reasonably suspects to be a person falling within section 40(1)(b) is to be found there.
2
A warrant under this section shall authorise any constable to enter and search the specified premises for the purpose of arresting the person referred to in subsection (1) under section 41.
3
In the application of subsection (1) to Scotland—
a
“justice of the peace” includes the sheriff, and
b
the justice of the peace or sheriff can be satisfied as mentioned in that subsection only by having heard evidence on oath.