Protection of Freedoms Act 2012, Section 40 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.
(1)The appropriate national authority may by order provide for safeguards in relation to any power of entry or associated power.
(2)Such safeguards may, in particular, include—
(a)restrictions as to the premises over which the power may be exercised,
(b)restrictions as to the times at which the power may be exercised,
(c)restrictions as to the number or description of persons who may exercise the power,
(d)a requirement for a judicial or other authorisation before the power may be exercised,
(e)a requirement to give notice within a particular period before the power may be exercised,
(f)other conditions which must be met before the power may be exercised,
(g)modifications of existing conditions which must be met before the power may be exercised,
(h)other restrictions on the circumstances in which the power may be exercised,
(i)new obligations on the person exercising the power which must be met before, during or after its exercise,
(j)modifications of existing obligations which must be met by the person exercising the power before, during or after its exercise,
(k)restrictions on any power to use force, or any other power, which may be exercised in connection with the power of entry or associated power.
Commencement Information
I1S. 40 in force at 1.7.2012 by S.I. 2012/1205, art. 3(j)
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