SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 5 Terrorist Investigations: Information

Part II Scotland

Urgent cases

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1

A police officer of at least the rank of superintendent may by a written order signed by him give to any constable the authority which may be given by a search warrant under paragraph 28.

2

An order shall not be made under this paragraph unless the officer has reasonable grounds for believing—

a

that the case is one of great emergency, and

b

that immediate action is necessary.

3

Where an order is made under this paragraph particulars of the case shall be notified as soon as is reasonably practicable to the Secretary of State.