Part 3Protection of property from disproportionate enforcement action

CHAPTER 1Powers of entry

Repealing, adding safeguards or rewriting powers of entry

I140Adding safeguards to powers of entry

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.