Prospective

Schedules

extent U.K. + Schedule 3U.K.Investigatory powers

extent U.K. + Powers to enter premises without a warrantU.K.

schedule 3 paragraph 4 1 + schedule 3 paragraph 4 + schedule 3 paragraph 4 + 4(1)An authorised inspector may enter premises and do any of the following things—

schedule 3 paragraph 4 1 a + (a)inspect the premises;

schedule 3 paragraph 4 1 b + (b)observe the carrying on of activities on the premises;

schedule 3 paragraph 4 1 c + (c)view any document on, or capable of being viewed using equipment on, the premises;

schedule 3 paragraph 4 1 d + (d)inspect any equipment or other item on the premises;

schedule 3 paragraph 4 1 e + (e)require any person on the premises to provide an explanation of any document or to state where it can be found;

schedule 3 paragraph 4 1 f + (f)take copies of any document;

schedule 3 paragraph 4 1 g + (g)take measurements and photographs and make recordings;

schedule 3 paragraph 4 1 h + (h)require any person on the premises to give the inspector any assistance that the inspector may reasonably require for the purposes of this paragraph.

schedule 3 paragraph 4 2 + (2)The power under this paragraph may be exercised in respect of premises only if an authorised inspector has reason to believe that—

schedule 3 paragraph 4 2 a + (a)the premises are qualifying premises or premises at which a qualifying event is to be held, is being held or has been held, and

schedule 3 paragraph 4 2 b + (b)the exercise of the power is necessary for the purposes of a terrorism protection investigation.

schedule 3 paragraph 4 3 + (3)Before exercising the power under this paragraph in relation to premises, an authorised inspector must give the occupier of the premises at least 72 hours’ notice in writing of the proposal to exercise the power.

schedule 3 paragraph 4 4 + (4)When exercising the power under this paragraph in relation to premises, an authorised inspector must, if requested to do so by a person on the premises—

schedule 3 paragraph 4 4 a + (a)produce evidence of the inspector’s identity, and

schedule 3 paragraph 4 4 b + (b)explain the purpose for which the power is to be exercised;

(and see paragraph 2(5) for the requirement to produce a copy of an authorisation if requested).

schedule 3 paragraph 4 5 + (5)The power under this paragraph must be exercised at a reasonable hour (having regard to the way in which the premises are used).

schedule 3 paragraph 4 6 + (6)The inspector may be accompanied by any person and bring anything required for any purpose for which the inspector is exercising the power under this paragraph.