Modification of section 16 of the 1984 Act (execution of warrants)6

Section 16 of the 1984 Act3 (execution of warrants) is modified as follows—

a

for subsection (3A) substitute—

3A

If the warrant is an all premises warrant, no premises which are not specified in it may be entered or searched by a person exercising WRA functions unless that person has been authorised in writing by another person exercising WRA functions of at least Grade 7 (or equivalent).

b

for subsection (3B) substitute—

3B

No premises may be entered or searched by a person exercising WRA functions for the second or any subsequent time under a warrant which authorises multiple entries unless that person has been authorised in writing by another person exercising WRA functions of at least Grade 7 (or equivalent).