SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 12OFCOM’s powers of entry, inspection and audit
6Evidence of authority
1
Before exercising a power of entry under a warrant, an authorised person must—
a
produce a copy of the warrant,
b
supply the occupier (if present), or any other person appearing to the authorised person to be in charge of the premises, with a copy of the warrant, and
c
if requested to do so—
i
produce evidence of the authorised person’s identity, and
ii
outline the purpose for which the power is exercised.
2
If neither the occupier nor any other person appearing to the authorised person to be in charge of the premises is present, the authorised person must leave a copy of the warrant in a prominent place on the premises.