Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007, Paragraph 31 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 09 March 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.
31(1)If the enforcement agent applies to the court it may issue a warrant which authorises him to use, if necessary, reasonable force to take control of goods on a highway.E+W
(2)The court may not issue a warrant unless it is satisfied that prescribed conditions are met.
(3)The warrant may require any constable to assist the enforcement agent to execute it.
(4)The power to use force is subject to any restriction imposed by or under regulations.
(5)The power to use force does not include power to use force against personsF1....
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 12 para. 31(5) omitted (15.7.2013) by virtue of Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), ss. 25(5), 61(3); S.I. 2013/1725, art. 2(d)
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 12 para. 31(1)(3)(5) in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)
I2Sch. 12 para. 31(2)(4) in force at 15.7.2013 for specified purposes by S.I. 2013/1739, art. 3(g)(xiii)
I3Sch. 12 para. 31(2)(4) in force at 6.4.2014 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)
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