Issue of warrants authorising entry to premises in England and WalesU.K.
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[14.—(1) If a justice of the peace is satisfied on sworn information in writing that there is a reasonable ground for entry into any premises in England and Wales (excluding premises used only as a dwelling) for any such purpose mentioned in regulation 13 and that either—
(a)admission to the premises has been refused, or a refusal is anticipated, and that notice of the intention to apply for a warrant has been given to the occupier; or
(b)an application for admission, or the giving of such notice, would defeat the object of the entry, or that the case is one of urgency, or that the premises are unoccupied or the occupier is temporarily absent,
the justice of the peace may by warrant authorise an authorised officer to enter the premises in accordance with the warrant, and, if need be, by reasonable force.
(2) Every warrant granted under paragraph (1) continues in force for a period of one month.]