Courts Act 2003, Paragraph 5 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 16 April 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
5E+WIt is the duty of every constable, at the request of—
(a)an enforcement officer, or
(b)a person acting under the officer’s authority,
to assist the officer or that person in the execution of a writ [F1or warrant].
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 7 para. 5 inserted (1.4.2008) by Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15), ss. 140(8), 148(5); S.I. 2007/2709, art. 5(a)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Sch. 7 para. 5 applied (11.8.2022) by The Sizewell C (Nuclear Generating Station) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/853), arts. 1, 10(7) (with arts. 62, 76, 87)
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