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Schedule 3U.K.Investigatory powers

Evidence of authorityU.K.

7(1)Before exercising the power to enter premises under a warrant issued under paragraph 5 in respect of premises, an authorised inspector must—

(a)produce a copy of the warrant;

(b)supply the occupier (if present), or any other person appearing to the inspector to be in charge of the premises, with a copy of the warrant.

(2)If requested to do so by a person on the premises, the inspector must also—

(a)produce evidence of the inspector’s identity, and

(b)explain the purpose for which the power is exercised;

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

(3)If neither the occupier nor any other person appearing to the inspector to be in charge of the premises is present, the inspector must leave a copy of the warrant in a prominent place on the premises.