Schedules
Schedule 2Authorised officers: investigatory powers
I1I22Entry to non-domestic premises with warrant
1
A justice of the peace may issue a warrant in respect of non-domestic premises specified in the warrant if satisfied, on an information in writing made by an authorised officer, that it is necessary—
a
for an authorised officer to enter the premises for a relevant purpose, and
b
to confer a power to enter by force (if necessary).
2
The warrant authorises any authorised officer to enter the premises at any time (subject to sub-paragraph (3)) for the purposes specified in the warrant, by force (if necessary).
3
The warrant may limit the times at which the power of entry may be exercised.
4
Sub-paragraphs (2) to (5) of paragraph 1 apply in relation to the power of entry conferred by a warrant under this paragraph as they apply in relation to the power of entry conferred by sub-paragraph (1) of that paragraph.