Powers of entry, search and seizure

Power to require production of documents, etc
42
1
This section applies where a relevant enforcement officer is exercising a power of search conferred by section 37, 38 or 39 in relation to any premises.
2
The officer may require any person in or on the premises to produce any document or record that is in the person's possession or control.
3
A reference in this section to the production of a document includes a reference to the production of—
a
a hard copy of information recorded otherwise than in hard copy form, or
b
information in a form from which a hard copy can be readily obtained.
4
For the purposes of this section—
a
information is recorded in hard copy form if it is recorded in a paper copy or similar form capable of being read (and references to hard copy have a corresponding meaning);
b
information can be read only if—
i
it can be read with the naked eye, or
ii
to the extent that it consists of images (for example photographs, pictures, maps, plans or drawings), it can be seen with the naked eye.
S. 42 in force at 26.5.2016 by S.I. 2016/553, reg. 2