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.