Part VI Support for Asylum-Seekers
Miscellaneous
125 Entry of premises.
1
This section applies in relation to premises in which accommodation has been provided under section 95 or 98 for a supported person.
2
If, on an application made by a person authorised in writing by the Secretary of State, a justice of the peace is satisfied that there is reason to believe that—
a
the supported person or any dependants of his for whom the accommodation is provided is not resident in it,
b
the accommodation is being used for any purpose other than the accommodation of the asylum-seeker or any dependant of his, or
c
any person other than the supported person and his dependants (if any) is residing in the accommodation,
he may grant a warrant to enter the premises to the person making the application.
3
A warrant granted under subsection (2) may be executed—
a
at any reasonable time;
b
using reasonable force.
4
In the application of subsection (2) to Scotland, read the reference to a justice of the peace as a reference to the sheriff or a justice of the peace.