SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 5 Terrorist Investigations: Information

Part I England and Wales and Northern Ireland

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1

This paragraph applies where an application F1for a specific premises warrant is made under paragraph 1 and—

a

the application is made by a police officer of at least the rank of superintendent,

b

the application does not relate to residential premises, and

c

the justice to whom the application is made is not satisfied of the matter referred to in paragraph 1(5)(c).

2

The justice may grant the application if satisfied of the matters referred to in paragraph 1(5)(a) and (b).

3

Where a warrant under paragraph 1 is issued by virtue of this paragraph, the powers under paragraph 1(2)(a) and (b) are exercisable only within the period of 24 hours beginning with the time when the warrant is issued.

4

For the purpose of sub-paragraph (1) “residential premises” means any premises which the officer making the application has reasonable grounds for believing are used wholly or mainly as a dwelling.