SCHEDULES
C1C2C3C4 SCHEDULE 12Taking control of goods
Sch. 12 applied (6.4.2014) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), ss. 127(2), 129(4); S.I. 2014/906, arts. 2, 3
Sch. 12 applied by S.I. 2013/2605, art. 21K(1) (as inserted (12.11.2018) by The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (External Investigations and External Orders and Requests) (Amendment) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1078), arts. 1(2), 8)
Sch. 12 applied by S.I. 2014/1893, art. 34K(1) (as inserted (12.11.2018) by The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (External Investigations and External Orders and Requests) (Amendment) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1078), arts. 1(2), 20)
C2Part 2The procedure
Entry under warrant
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If an enforcement agent applies to the court it may issue a warrant authorising him to enter specified premises to search for and take control of goods.
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Before issuing the warrant the court must be satisfied that all these conditions are met—
a
an enforcement power has become exercisable;
b
there is reason to believe that there are goods on the premises that the enforcement power will be exercisable to take control of if the warrant is issued;
c
it is reasonable in all the circumstances to issue the warrant.
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The warrant authorises repeated entry to the same premises, subject to any restriction in regulations.
Sch. 12 applied (prosp.) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), ss. 127(2), 129(4)