Serious Crime Act 2007 (c. 27)

Part 3 U.K. Other measures to prevent or disrupt serious and other crime

Chapter 2 U.K. Proceeds of crime

Miscellaneous U.K.

86 Use of force in executing search warrants: Scotland S

In section 387 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (c. 29) (issue of search warrants in Scotland in connection with certain investigations), after subsection (4), insert—

“(4A) A proper person may, if necessary, use reasonable force in executing a search warrant.”

Commencement Information

I1 S. 86 in force at 28.4.2008 by S.S.I. 2008/152, art. 2