Part 3

Regulation of Provision of Childcare in England
Chapter 5

Common provisions

Rights of entry

Power of constable to assist in exercise of powers of entry
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1
A person authorised for the purpose of subsection (1) or (2) of section 77 may apply to a court for a warrant under this section.
2
If it appears to the court that the authorised person—
a
has attempted to exercise a power conferred on him by section 77 but has been prevented from doing so, or
b
is likely to be prevented from exercising any such power,
the court may issue a warrant authorising any constable to assist that person in the exercise of the power, using reasonable force if necessary.
3
A warrant issued under this section must be addressed to, and executed by, a constable.
4
Schedule 11 to the Children Act 1989 (c. 41) (jurisdiction of courts) applies in relation to proceedings under this section as if they were proceedings under that Act.
5
In this section, “court” means the High Court, a county court or a magistrates' court but this is subject to any provision which may be made (by virtue of subsection (4)) by or under Schedule 11 to the Children Act 1989.