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2(1)Amend section 19 (powers of constables to stop, search, enter etc.) as follows.E+W
(2)In subsection (2)—
(a)after “is committing” insert “ or has committed ”, and
(b)for “enter any land other than a dwelling-house” substitute “ enter any premises other than a dwelling ”.
(3)After subsection (2) insert—
“(2A)A constable may, for the purpose of assisting him in exercising the powers conferred by subsection (1)(b) and (d) when he has entered any premises under subsection (2), take with him—
(a)any other person, and
(b)any equipment or materials.”
(4)In subsection (3), omit “(with or without other persons)”.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 5 para. 2 in force at 31.5.2006 by S.I. 2006/1382, art. 2