Energy Act 2023

309 Cross-border enforcement powers

(1) Part 10 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (cross-border enforcement) is amended as follows.

(2) In section 136 (execution of warrants)—

(a) in subsection (1), after “2003” insert “or under section 55 of the Energy Act 2004”;

(b) in subsection (2), after “2003” insert “or under section 55 of the Energy Act 2004”.

(3) In section 137(2A) (cross-border powers of arrest), after “2003” insert “or under section 55 of the Energy Act 2004”.

(4) In section 137A(5) (additional cross-border powers of arrest: urgent cases), after “2003” insert “or under section 55 of the Energy Act 2004”.

(5) In section 139 (search powers available on arrest)—

(a) in subsection (10A), after “British Transport Police” insert “or a constable appointed as a member of the Civil Nuclear Constabulary”;

(b) in subsection (10C), after “British Transport Police” insert “or a constable appointed as a member of the Civil Nuclear Constabulary”.

(6) In section 140(6A) (reciprocal powers of arrest), after “2003” insert “or under section 55 of the Energy Act 2004”.