F1Part 3AInspection of children's centres
98FPower of constable to assist in exercise of power of entry
(1)
The Chief Inspector may apply to a court for a warrant under this section.
(2)
Subsection (3) applies if on an application under subsection (1) it appears to the court that the Chief Inspector—
(a)
has attempted to exercise a power conferred by section 98D but has been prevented from doing so, or
(b)
is likely to be prevented from exercising any such power.
(3)
The court may issue a warrant authorising any constable to assist the Chief Inspector in the exercise of the power, using reasonable force if necessary.
(4)
A warrant under this section must be addressed to, and executed by, a constable.
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F3(6)
In this section “ court ” means the High Court or the family court.