Part 3A

Inspection of children's centres

Power of constable to assist in exercise of power of entry
98F
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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6
In this section “
court
” means the High Court or the family court.
S. 98F(6) substituted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22) , s. 61(3) , Sch. 11 para. 205(b) ; S.I. 2014/954 , art. 2(e) (with art. 3 ) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956 , arts. 3-11 )
Pt. 3A inserted (12.1.2010) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22) , ss. 199 , 269(2)
S. 98F(5) omitted (22.4.2014) by virtue of Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22) , s. 61(3) , Sch. 11 para. 205(a) ; S.I. 2014/954 , art. 2(e) (with art. 3 ) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956 , arts. 3-11 )