Part 3

Protection of property from disproportionate enforcement action
CHAPTER 1

Powers of entry

Repealing, adding safeguards or rewriting powers of entry

Adding safeguards to powers of entry
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1
The appropriate national authority may by order provide for safeguards in relation to any power of entry or associated power.
2
Such safeguards may, in particular, include—
a
restrictions as to the premises over which the power may be exercised,
b
restrictions as to the times at which the power may be exercised,
c
restrictions as to the number or description of persons who may exercise the power,
d
a requirement for a judicial or other authorisation before the power may be exercised,
e
a requirement to give notice within a particular period before the power may be exercised,
f
other conditions which must be met before the power may be exercised,
g
modifications of existing conditions which must be met before the power may be exercised,
h
other restrictions on the circumstances in which the power may be exercised,
i
new obligations on the person exercising the power which must be met before, during or after its exercise,
j
modifications of existing obligations which must be met by the person exercising the power before, during or after its exercise,
k
restrictions on any power to use force, or any other power, which may be exercised in connection with the power of entry or associated power.