SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 5 Terrorist Investigations: Information
Part II Scotland
Urgent cases
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1
A police officer of at least the rank of superintendent may by a written order signed by him give to any constable the authority which may be given by a search warrant under paragraph 28 F1(subject to sub-paragraph (1A)).
F21A
An order under this paragraph does not authorise a constable to retain confidential journalistic material.
1B
“Confidential journalistic material” has the same meaning as in the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (see section 264(6) and (7) of that Act).
2
An order shall not be made under this paragraph unless the officer has reasonable grounds for believing—
a
that the case is one of great emergency, and
b
that immediate action is necessary.
3
Where an order is made under this paragraph particulars of the case shall be notified as soon as is reasonably practicable to the Secretary of State.