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No. Statute Section Dept Not set Not set
1 Adoption and Children Act 2002 s.41(2)(d): To search for and recover child removed in breach of removal restrictions DoE Not set Not set
2 Adoption and Children Act 2002 s.15: Check conditions where adopted child lives/will live DoE Not set Not set
3 Agricultural Marketing Act 1958 s.8: To secure compliance with scheme regulated activities e.g. grading, packaging storing DEFRA Not set Not set
4 Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act 1928 s.4(2)(c): To search for and inspect eggs being kept in cold or chemical storage DEFRA Not set Not set
5 Agricultural Wages Act 1948 s.12 Power of officers DEFRA Not set Not set
6 Agriculture Act 1947 s.100: Supplementary Provisions relating to s.98 (prevention of damage by pests) & 99 (prevention of escape of captive animals) DEFRA Not set Not set
7 Agriculture Act 1947 s.106: Provisions as to entry & inspection DEFRA Not set Not set
8 Agriculture Act 1967 s.55: Determine if any function of Rural Development Board should be exercised in relation to land, including land occupied for residential purposes. DEFRA Not set Not set
9 Agriculture Act 1970 s.76: To sample fertiliser or feedstuffs for sale or any premises (not in use only as dwelling) where fertiliser/feedstuff purchased by the occupier is. DEFRA Not set Not set
10 Agriculture Act 1970 s.106(8): To obtain information, inspect/test any animal & examine & take copies/extracts of any documents re scheme for eradication of brucellosis. DEFRA Not set Not set
11 Agriculture and Horticulture Act 1964 s.13(1): To inspect/ sample regulated produce DEFRA Not set Not set
12 Agriculture and Horticulture Act 1964 s.13(3): To inspect/ sample regulated produce DEFRA Not set Not set
13 Alcoholic Liquor Duties Act 1979 s25(6) Power of search for things liable to forfeiture HMRC Not set Not set
14 Alcoholic Liquor Duties Act 1979 s.79: To inspect premises where person authorised to receive denatured alcohol and inspect, examine sample goods. HMRC Not set Not set
15 Ancient Monuments & Archaeological Areas Act 1979 s.6: Powers of entry for inspection of scheduled monuments etc. Contains 4 powers of entry in relation to England – breach of s.2/for purps of sched monument consent/ observe execution of work etc/ inspect land to see if any matter of archaeological/ historical interest. DCMS Not set Not set
16 Ancient Monuments & Archaeological Areas Act 1979 s.6A: Commission’s powers of entry in relation to scheduled monuments. (Commission’s powers only relate to land in E) 4 powers as above DCMS Not set Not set
17 Ancient Monuments & Archaeological Areas Act 1979 s.26: Power of entry on land believed to contain an ancient monument DCMS Not set Not set
18 Ancient Monuments & Archaeological Areas Act 1979 s.43: Power of entry for valuation DCMS Not set Not set
19 Ancient Monuments & Archaeological Areas Act 1979 s.38: Powers of investigating authority to enter & excavate site of operations covered by an operations notice. (SoS may make such a notice under s.34) DCMS Not set Not set
20 Ancient Monuments & Archaeological Areas Act 1979 s.40: Other powers of entry on site of operations covered by an operations notice DCMS Not set Not set
21 Ancient Monuments & Archaeological Areas Act 1979 s.5: Execution of works for preservation of a scheduled monument by SoS in cases of urgency (Historic Buildings & Monuments Commission –E) DCMS Not set Not set
22 Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963 S.2: To inspect licensed boarding establishments and animals there to check compliance with precautions for preventing infectious or contagious diseases. DEFRA Not set Not set
23 Animal Health Act 1981 s.16: Power to enter land or premises subject to producing evidence of authority on demand in order to cause any animal or bird to be treated with serum or vaccine which has been in contact with the diseased animal or bird or appears to have been in any way exposed to infection of disease. Subsections (3) to (7) provide for the obtaining of a warrant of entry DEFRA Not set Not set
24 Animal Health Act 1981 s.19: To enter any land except dwelling to destroy/decide whether to destroy foxes etc. in rabies infected area in accordance with Order under s.17. DEFRA Not set Not set
25 Animal Health Act 1981 s.20: To enter any land in rabies infected area to seize/destroy any animal in pursuance of order under s.17 DEFRA Not set Not set
26 Animal Health Act 1981 s.22(3): To enter any land except dwelling to which Order under s.21 applies/previously applied to destroy wild animals to which Order relates, take preventive measures mentioned in s.21(7) and ascertain whether destruction has been effective. DEFRA Not set Not set
27 Animal Health Act 1981 s.22(4): To enter any land where wild animals have been destroyed in pursuance of Order under s.21 to take samples to ascertain whether land recolonised & if so, whether disease to which Order applies still exists. DEFRA Not set Not set
28 Animal Health Act 1981 s.28E(6): To enter any premises where animal to which deprivation order made by a court on conviction for offence under s.28C or s.28F(16) applies is kept to secure compliance with the order. DEFRA Not set Not set
29 Animal Health Act 1981 s.30: To enter land where it is believed animal infected with/carrying disease designated under s.29 is or has been to test whether animal is/has been there for purposes of controlling zoonoses.. DEFRA Not set Not set
30 Animal Health Act 1981 s.62: To enter & search (by force if need be) any vessel, boat, aircraft or other vehicle where animal liable to seizure under any power in Act for preventing introduction of rabies into GB is/ or is suspected to be. DEFRA Not set Not set
31 Animal Health Act 1981 s.28G(5): To enter any premises where any animal subject to a seizure order made by a court is kept in breach of a disqualification order to secure compliance with the seizure order. DEFRA Not set Not set
32 Animal Health Act 1981 s.62D: To enter premises to check animals & premises for foot & mouth & other diseases specified by Order by SoS. DEFRA Not set Not set
33 Animal Health Act 1981 s.63(2): To enter any land or shed to which Act applies or other building/place where disease exists/has existed in last 56 days, diseased animal or slaughtered carcass is/has been kept, or order or regulation has not been complied with. DEFRA Not set Not set
34 Animal Health Act 1981 s.63(3) To enter any pen, vehicle, vessel boat or aircraft where order or regulation has not been complied with. DEFRA Not set Not set
35 Animal Health Act 1981 s.63(5): To enter any vessel, boat or aircraft or vehicle of any other description within a port or recently been brought into GB to check compliance with import controls under s.10 DEFRA Not set Not set
36 Animal Health Act 1981 s.63(6): To enter any land, building other place or vessel boat aircraft or vehicle of any other description where animal subject to import controls under s.10 is/has been kept. DEFRA Not set Not set
37 Animal Health Act 1981 s.63(9): To enter any land, building or other place where animals are/have been kept to ascertain whether any diseases exists or has existed within last 56 days. DEFRA Not set Not set
38 Animal Health Act 1981 s.64(2) To enter any premises, vessel or aircraft where poultry are exposed for sale, being conveyed or packed for conveyance/sale and examine poultry & receptacle, vehicle used to check compliance with order protecting poultry from suffering. DEFRA Not set Not set
39 Animal Health Act 1981 s.62E: As s.62A under a warrant if s.62D request to enter refused, OR premises unoccupied/request to enter would defeat object of entry. DEFRA Not set Not set
40 Animal Health Act 1981 s.22(2): To inspect any land except dwelling to take samples/investigate as necessary to determine whether Order under s.21 should be made for destruction of wildlife on infection other than rabies. DEFRA Not set Not set
41 Animal Health Act 1981 s.49: To enter vessels & aircraft to check compliance with provisions regulating the exportation & shipment of horses DEFRA Not set Not set
42 Animal Health Act 1981 s.3: To inspect land or premises, apply tests & take samples considered necessary for eradicating diseases of animals DEFRA Not set Not set
43 Animal Health Act 1981 s.14: To enter premises and examine sheep for purposes of preventing sheep scab. DEFRA Not set Not set
44 Animal Health Act 1981 s.36H: As s.36G under a warrant if s.36G request to enter refused OR premises unoccupied/request to enter would defeat object of entry. DEFRA Not set Not set
45 Animal Health Act 1981 s.36G: To enter any premises to carry out any function under Part 2A (Scrapie) or ascertain whether such function should be exercised. DEFRA Not set Not set
46 Animal Health Act 1981 s.62B: As s.62A under a warrant if s.62A request to enter refused, or premises unoccupied/request to enter would defeat object of entry. DEFRA Not set Not set
47 Animal Health Act 1981 s.62A: To enter any premises to ascertain whether power under Act to slaughter animals should be exercised or to do anything in the exercise of that power. DEFRA Not set Not set
48 Animal Health Act 1981 s.64(1) To enter any pen,. shed, land or other place where poultry are/have been kept to check whether disease exists or has existed. DEFRA Not set Not set
49 Animal Health Act 1981 s.64A: To enter any land, building other place, vessel boat, aircraft, hovercraft or vehicle of any other description to check compliance with any Order implementing any Community obligation. DEFRA Not set Not set
50 Animal Welfare Act 2006 s.19(1): To enter to search for protected animals in distress and exercise any s.18 power DEFRA Not set Not set
51 Animal Welfare Act 2006 s.22(2): Enter & search for purpose of seizing animal in relation to which it appears offence under s.8(1)/(2) (fighting etc.) has been committed DEFRA Not set Not set
52 Animal Welfare Act 2006 s.19(4): Powers of entry for section 18 purposes. As s.19(1) under a warrant DEFRA Not set Not set
53 Animal Welfare Act 2006 s.22(4): Powers of entry for section 18 purposes. As s.22(1) under a warrant. DEFRA Not set Not set
54 Animal Welfare Act 2006 s.23(1) To enter & search for evidence of offence under s.4 to 9, 13(6) & 34(9). DEFRA Not set Not set
55 Animal Welfare Act 2006 s.38(3)(d) Destruction of animal involved in fighting offences – ct may confer additional power to enter premises where animal is being kept where ct has ordered destruction under s. 38(1) DEFRA Not set Not set
56 Animal Welfare Act 2006 s.28(2): To enter premises to check compliance with s.12 regulations to promote animal welfare. DEFRA Not set Not set
57 Animal Welfare Act 2006 s.29(2): To enter premises to check compliance with s.12 regulations which implement Community a Obligation. DEFRA Not set Not set
58 Animal Welfare Act 2006 s.28(4): Inspection of farm premises. As (2) under warrant. DEFRA Not set Not set
59 Animal Welfare Act 2006 s.33 (4) Post conviction powers (ct may include power to enter premises to carry out order made under s.33(1) & (2) ) DEFRA Not set Not set
60 Animal Welfare Act 2006 s.36(1)(d) S.35 supplementary powers (where ct has ordered disqualification from owning keeping animals may include power to enter premises to carry out an order made under s.35 DEFRA Not set Not set
61 Animal Welfare Act 2006 s.26(2): To enter to check compliance with licence conditions or provisions relevant to activity to which licence relates. DEFRA Not set Not set
62 Animal Welfare Act 2006 s.37(3)(d) Destruction in interests of animal – ct may confer additional power to enter premises where animal is being kept where ct has made an order under s.37(1) DEFRA Not set Not set
63 Animal Welfare Act 2006 s.41 (4)(f) Pending appeals – Ct may give directions including a power to enter premises where animal being kept with the purpose of carrying out directions DEFRA Not set Not set
64 Animal Welfare Act 2006 s.27(2): To enter premises to check compliance with s.13 registration of activities involving animals. DEFRA Not set Not set
65 Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 s.25: Power of Entry (NB amendment pending) Control of experiments on animals. HO Not set Not set
66 Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 s.1(7A) Closure notice – power to enter premises to serve notice HO Not set Not set
67 Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 s.3 (2)(a) & s.3(5) Enforcement of closure orders made under s.2. HO Not set Not set
68 Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 s.48 Defacement Removal notices (graffiti & fly posting) HO Not set Not set
69 Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 s.74 – High Hedges – power of entry for purposes of complaints or appeals –where a complaint made or a ‘remedial notice’ has been issued under s.69 DCLG Not set Not set
70 Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 Pt 6 Weapons of Mass Destruction s.52 Powers of Entry HO Not set Not set
71 Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 Pt 7 Security of Pathogens and Toxins s.65 Powers of entry –(assess measures taken to ensure security of any dangerous substance HO Not set Not set
72 Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 s.66 Search warrants HO Not set Not set
73 Apprenticeships, Skills and Learning Act 2009 S135: power for Ofqual to impose conditions on qualifications awarding bodies requiring permission to enter premises in specified circumstances DoE Not set Not set
74 Arbitration Act 1996 s.44 Ct powers exercisable in support of arbitral proceedings BIS Not set Not set
75 Armed Forces Act 2006 s.87: Power of commanding officer to authorise entry and search of certain premises by person subject to service law – not service PC for evidence MoD Not set Not set
76 Armed Forces Act 2006 s.88 Power of CO to authorised entry and search by other persons MOD Not set Not set
77 Armed Forces Act 2006 s.90: Entry by service PC for purpose of arrest under s.67, 69, 110 or 111. MoD Not set Not set
78 Armed Forces Act 2006 s.91: Entry by other person for purpose of arrest under s.67, 69, 110 or 111. MoD Not set Not set
79 Armed Forces Act 2006 s.95 (1) Perogative powers – Inherent power to order or conduct the entry and search of Service premises which are not Service living accommodation without a warrant MOD Not set Not set
80 Armed Forces Act 2006 s.83: Power of judge advocate to authorise entry & search of certain premises for evidence MoD Not set Not set
81 Atomic Energy Act 1946 s.5: a wide power for Ministers to authorise entry into any place which is believed to be involved in the production/research of atomic energy etc. This is regarded as a ‘last resort’ power – and does not just cover security. DECC Not set Not set
82 Atomic Energy Authority Act 1954 s.6(3): allows persons authorised by ministers entry into places which are made a Prohibited Place Order under this provision. This applies to UKAEA occupied land. DECC Not set Not set
83 Aviation and Maritime Security Act 1990 s.48 Powers in relation to certain aircraft SoS may give directions re aircraft which meet certain conditions – s.48(7) gives power of entry where direction given DfT Not set Not set
84 Aviation Security Act 1982 s.24B Power of constable to stop & search persons, vehicles etc DfT Not set Not set
85 Aviation Security Act 1982 s.22 Power to require harbour authorities to promote searches in harbour areas s.22(5) gives power to PC to get warrant if premises are a dwelling DfT Not set Not set
86 Aviation Security Act 1982 s.13 Power to require aerodrome managers to promote searches at aerodromes DfT Not set Not set
87 Aviation Security Act 1982 s.20 Inspection of aircraft & aerodromes DfT Not set Not set
88 Aviation Security Act 1982 s.20B Detention direction (not sure if this should be included as is power to enter aircraft) DfT Not set Not set
89 Banking Act 2009 s.194: Inspection power for BoE inspector/constable to enter and search *premises/part of premises where inter-bank payments system managed/operated. HMT Not set Not set
90 Bees Act 1980 s.2 Power of Entry where Min of Ag has made order under s.1 to prevent introduction/spread of disease relating to bees. DEFRA Not set Not set
91 Betting and Gaming Duties Act 1981 Sch.1 Betting duties – Books records & accounts etc. para. 6: person carrying out general betting business or pool betting business shall permit entry HMRC Not set Not set
92 Betting and Gaming Duties Act 1981 Sch 1 Para 10 Powers to enter premises and obtain info Sch. 1 para. 16 - repealed by Finance Act 07 HMRC Not set Not set
93 Betting and Gaming Duties Act 1981 Sch. 3 Bingo Duty para. 13 Power to enter premises and obtain info Sch. 3 para. 17 repealed by Finance Act 07 HMRC Not set Not set
94 Betting and Gaming Duties Act 1981 Sch 4 para 14 Power to enter premises HMRC Not set Not set
95 Biological Weapons Act 1974 s.4: Power to search & obtain evidence DECC Not set Not set
96 Breeding of Dogs Act 1973 s.2: Inspection of breeding establishments for dogs - DEFRA Not set Not set
97 Breeding of Dogs Act 1991 s.1: Power to inspect premises not covered by licence under breeding of Dogs Act 1973 DEFRA Not set Not set
98 British Fishing Boats Act 1983 s.3: Powers of entry to look for documentary evidence of an offence under s.1. DEFRA Not set Not set
99 British Railways Act 1993 Pt II Works etc s.22: Underpinning of buildings near works DfT Not set Not set
100 British Railways Act 1993 s.22(2): If buildings underpinned under this section power to enter & survey within 5 years DfT Not set Not set
101 British Railways Act 1993 Pt III Land s.28: Purchase of land – compulsory purchase DfT Not set Not set
102 British Railways Act 1993 Pt I Preliminary s.4: Application of Part I of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 (see CPA) DfT Not set Not set
103 British Transport Commission Act 1959 s. 26 requirement for third party canal basins to be kept watertight includes power of entry to inspect it and if necessary to works. DEFRA Not set Not set
104 British Waterways Act 1971 s. 13 (Restrictions on Houseboats) power for BW to board any vessel on its waterway to leave or serve a notice where such vessel is in breach of its houseboat certificate or where there is no houseboat certificate in force for that vessel. Power for BW to board the vessel to remove and destroy the vessel after the expiry of the period specified in the notice. DEFRA Not set Not set
105 British Waterways Act 1983 s. 6 (Power to obtain information as to vessels) provides a power to enter a vessel to serve a notice on any person reasonably believed by BW to be the master or owner so that they may detrmine who the master or owner is of the vessel (and s.17 refers to the service of Notices). DEFRA Not set Not set
106 British Waterways Act 1983 Section 7 (Control of unsafe vessels) a power for a BW officer to enter upon any vessel on an inland waterway or reservoir owned by BW for the purpose of inspecting the condition of the vessel so as to ascertain whether the vessel is unsafe. An officer shall not enter upon any vessel unless not less than 24 hours' notice of such entry has been given to the master of the vessel, or the officer has reason to believe that the vessel may be unsafe and that an immediate inspection is required. DEFRA Not set Not set
107 British Waterways Act 1983 Section 8 (Removal of vessels) - BW may remove any craft that is sunk, stranded or abandoned in any inland waterway or reservoir owned or managed by BW or which is left or moored without lawful authority and includes any part of such vessel. Removal may be after giving not less than 28 days notice to the owner of the craft. If within 6 weeks of removal the craft can not be proved to the reasonable sdatisfaction of BW to belong to any claimant, it shall (along with any items on board) vest in BW. There are provisions for the owner to reclaim the items (or amount of money BW received after selling the items) within 12 months if he can prove that he is the owner. DEFRA Not set Not set
108 British Waterways Act 1995 Section 4 - power to enter land in an emergencyto carry out relevant operations. Section 5 - power to enter land on notice to carry out relevant operations. See section 31 (Notices) for conditions as to notice. DEFRA Not set Not set
109 British Waterways Act 1995 Section 18 (Obstruction by vessels). This power to remove vessels is an extension of the power under section 8 of the British Waterways Act 1983, to be used where vessels are obstructing the navigation. DEFRA Not set Not set
110 British Waterways Act 1995 Section 19 - (removal of vessels to permit works, etc). DEFRA Not set Not set
111 Broadcasting Act 1990 Pt III Independent Radio Services/Regulation of Independent Radio Services s.87: Power to impose general licence conditions Pt III Independent Radio Services/Regulation of Independent Radio Services s.87: Power to impose general licence conditions DCMS Not set Not set
112 Broadcasting Act 1990 s.196: Power of entry to establish whether offence committed/ evidence of commission of offence on premises DCMS Not set Not set
113 Broadcasting Act 1996 Part II Digital Terrestrial Sound broadcasting General provisions about licences s.43:Power to impose general licence conditions - not strictly a power of entry but a licence condition which require the licence holder to permit e’ee of or person auth by OFCOM to enter and inspect premises DCMS Not set Not set
114 Building Act 1984 s.95(3): If admission refused under s.95(1) then may apply for warrant DCLG Not set Not set
115 Building Act 1984 s.95(1): Power to enter premises DCLG Not set Not set
116 Cable and Broadcasting Act 1984 s.32 Entry and Search premises DCMS Not set Not set
117 Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960 s.26: Power of entry of officers of local authority (1) without warrant – where application has been made for a site licence DCLG Not set Not set
118 Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960 s.26(2) Entry with warrant DCLG Not set Not set
119 Care Standards Act 2000 Pt II Establishments & Agencies s.31 Inspections by persons authorised by registration authority: DoH Not set Not set
120 Care Standards Act 2000 Pt V Children’s Commissioner for Wales s.76(8): Applies only to Wales DoH Not set Not set
121 Channel Tunnel Act 1987 Part III Status Operation and Regulation of the Tunnel system s.17:Supervision by the Intergovernmental and Safety Authority (not sure if this should be included as relates to premises within Channel Tunnel system) DfT Not set Not set
122 Charities Act 1993 Application of property Cy-pres and assistance and Supervision Charities by Ct and Commission s.31A: Power to enter premises CO Not set Not set
123 Chemical Weapons Act 1996 s5 allows the SoS to authorise a person to enter premises if he believes a chemical weapon is present if a warrant has been issued authorising a person, acting under the authority of the SoS, to enter premises. The powers can only be exercised in the presence of a constable. DECC Not set Not set
124 Chemical Weapons Act 1996 s.5(1) Power to remove or immobilise objects believed to be chemical weapons DECC Not set Not set
125 Chemical Weapons Act 1996 s.5(2) Power to remove or immobilise objects believed to be chemical weapons DECC Not set Not set
126 Chemical Weapons Act 1996 s7 provides powers to enter premises to destroy a chemical weapon where powers under s5 have been used but the chemical weapon was not removed and the SoS decides subsequently that it should be destroyed. SoS may authorise a person to enter premises and destroy the chemical weapon in situ following the issue of a warrant as above and in the presence of a constable. DECC Not set Not set
127 Chemical Weapons Act 1996 s.7(6): Power to enter premises & destroy objects where warning has been affixed under s.5 DECC Not set Not set
128 Chemical Weapons Act 1996 s.7(7): Power to enter premises & destroy objects where warning has been affixed under s.5 DECC Not set Not set
129 Chemical Weapons Act 1996 s.14 Power to take remedial action under this section where notice requiring destruction of a chemical weapon has been served under s.13 DECC Not set Not set
130 Chemical Weapons Act 1996 s.15: Power to take remedial action where no notice under s.13 can be served DECC Not set Not set
131 Chemical Weapons Act 1996 s25 provides for the SoS to issue an authorisation giving OPCW inspectors and their in-country escort (DECC officials) rights of access and entry to any site in the UK which is subject to an inspection under the CWC. Such authorisations are issued routinely each time the OPCW notifies us of an impending inspection in the UK. The authorisation also enables the in-country escort to request assistance from a constable to facilitate the conduct of the inspection which could include using reasonable force to enter premises but the latter has never been required. DECC Not set Not set
132 Chemical Weapons Act 1996 Inspections under Convention s.25: Rights of entry for purposes of inspections (suspect this power is for extra territorial inspections but have included for the sake of completeness DECC Not set Not set
133 Chemical Weapons Act 1996 s29 contains powers to enter premises to search and obtain evidence if there is reasonable ground to suspect an offence under the Act is being, has been or is about to be committed. The powers can only be exercised on the issue of a warrant and in the presence of a constable. DECC Not set Not set
134 Chemical Weapons Act 1996 s.29: Power to search & obtain evidence DECC Not set Not set
135 Child Support Act 1991 Obtaining maintenance payments from parent not living with a child s.15:Power of inspectors (s.57: applies power to Crown premises) DWP Not set Not set
136 Childcare Act 2006 s.98D: Power of entry to conduct inspection required under s.98A. DoE Not set Not set
137 Childcare Act 2006 s.98E: Obstruction of power of entry, etc. DoE Not set Not set
138 Childcare Act 2006 s.98F: Power of constable to assist in exercise of power of entry under s.98D DoE Not set Not set
139 Childcare Act 2006 Regulation and provision of childcare in England s.42: Further provisions about assessment arrangements DoE Not set Not set
140 Childcare Act 2006 s.77 Powers of entry DoE Not set Not set
141 Childcare Act 2006 s.78: Requirement for consent to entry DoE Not set Not set
142 Childcare Act 2006 s.79: Power of constable to assist in powers of entry DoE Not set Not set
143 Children Act 1989 Pt VII Voluntary Homes and Voluntary Organisations s.62 Duties of l.a.s to satisfy themselves that vol. Orgs. Providing accommodation for children are promoting the welfare of children so provided s.62(6) power of entry DoE Not set Not set
144 Children Act 1989 Pt IX Private arrangements for fostering children s.67 Welfare of Privately fostered children – duty of l.a. to satisfy itself re welfare of such children in its area DoE Not set Not set
145 Children Act 1989 Part XA Childminding & Day Care for children in E & W s.79U:Power of entry for registration authority – CI of Schools in E - Assembly in Wales DoE Not set Not set
146 Children Act 1989 Pt XI SoS’s Supervisory functions & responsibilities s.80: Inspection of children’s homes etc DoE Not set Not set
147 Children Act 1989 Pt XII Misc & General s.86 Children accommodated in care homes or independent hospitals DoE Not set Not set
148 Children Act 1989 s.87: Welfare of Children accommodated in independent schools – CI in England – Assembly in Wales is the supervising authority DoE Not set Not set
149 Children Act 1989 Part V Protection of Children s.48 (3) Powers to assist in discovery of children who may be in need of emergency protection DoE Not set Not set
150 Children Act 1989 s.48(4) Powers to assist in discovery of children who may be in need of emergency protection DoE Not set Not set
151 Children Act 1989 s.48(9) Powers to assist in discovery of children who may be in need of emergency protection DoE Not set Not set
152 Children Act 1989 s.50: Recovery of abducted Children – various powers to recover children who have been abducted/go missing DoE Not set Not set
153 Children Act 1989 s.102 Power of constable to assist in exercise of certain powers to search for children or inspect premises DoE Not set Not set
154 Children Act 1989 s.95: Attendance of children at hearing under Pt IV or V –Powers of ct to make an order for child to attend DoE Not set Not set
155 Children Act 2004 Pt 1 Children’s Commissioner s.2 General function s.2(8): DoE Not set Not set
156 Children Act 2004 Pt 2 Children’s services in England – Inspections of children’s services s.20 – joint area reviews s.20(8): DoE Not set Not set
157 Children and Young Persons (Harmful Publications) Act 1955 s.3 Powers to search for and dispose of works to which this Act applies and articles for printing them – Act aimed at horror comics & hardly used MoJ Not set Not set
158 Children and Young Persons Act 1933 Pt I Prevention of Cruelty and Exposure to Physical & Moral danger s. 12 Failing to provide for the safety of children at entertainments DoE Not set Not set
159 Children and Young Persons Act 1933 s.28(2) Powers of entry Part II Employment DoE Not set Not set
160 Children and Young Persons Act 1933 Pt II Employment s.28 (1) Powers of Entry DoE Not set Not set
161 City of London (Various Powers) Act 1950 s.22: Power to dispose of certain land in Farringdon St DCLG Not set Not set
162 City of London (Various Powers) Act 1961 Pt III Public Health s.32(6): Refuse disposal facilities DCLG Not set Not set
163 City of London (Various Powers) Act 1965 s.6: Underpinning of houses near a street improvement DCLG Not set Not set
164 City of London (Various Powers) Act 1965 Part II Streets s.5(3): Boundary Walls DCLG Not set Not set
165 City of London (Various Powers) Act 1977 Part IV Port Health s.22 Supplementary powers of entry for purps of International Health regulations: DCLG Not set Not set
166 Civil Aviation Act 1982 s.50: Power of Entry for purposes of survey DfT Not set Not set
167 Civil Aviation Act 1982 Part II Aerodromes and other land s.44: Power to obtain rights over land DfT Not set Not set
168 Civil Aviation Act 1982 s.47: Warning of presence of obstruction near licensed aerodromes DfT Not set Not set
169 Civil Procedure Act 1997 s.7: Powers of cts to make orders for preserving evidence etc. MoJ Not set Not set
170 Clean Air Act 1993 s.56(3): Rights of entry and inspection etc. DEFRA Not set Not set
171 Clean Air Act 1993 s.56(1): Rights of entry & inspection DEFRA Not set Not set
172 Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 s.78: Warrant to enter premises by force DEFRA Not set Not set
173 Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 Part 7 Noise – powers in relation to alarms s.77: Power of Entry DEFRA Not set Not set
174 Cluster Munitions (Prohibitions) Act 2010 s.21 Power to search and obtain evidence: issue of warrant FCO Not set Not set
175 Cluster Munitions (Prohibitions) Act 2010 s.12(1) Power to enter premises and search for prohibited munitions cl. FCO Not set Not set
176 Cluster Munitions (Prohibitions) Act 2010 s.12(2) Warrant Power to enter premises and search for prohibited munitions cl. FCO Not set Not set
177 Coal Industry Act 1994 Pt 1 Reorganisation of Coal Industry s.4B Coal mine discharge Powers of entry DECC Not set Not set
178 Coal Industry Act 1994 s.4E – applies to Scotland only DECC Not set Not set
179 Coal Industry Act 1994 Part III Rights and obligations in connection with Coal mining s.51 Additional rights in relation to underground land DECC Not set Not set
180 Coal Industry Act 1994 Sched 1A SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS WITH RESPECT TO POWERS OF ENTRY DECC Not set Not set
181 Coal Mining Subsidence Act 1991 s.42: Disputes about access to premises DECC Not set Not set
182 Coast Protection Act 1949 s.25(4) Power of JP to grant warrant DEFRA Not set Not set
183 Coast Protection Act 1949 s.25 Power to enter land to carry out works set our within the Act DEFRA Not set Not set
184 Coast Protection Act 1949 Pt I Coast Protection s.25 (1): powers of entry & inspection DEFRA Not set Not set
185 Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 s.100: Allows Right To Manage (RTM) power to enter premises under a lease which empowers landlord etc. to enter – not a general power of entry for leases/contracts etc DCLG Not set Not set
186 Communications Act 2003 Sched 4 Compulsory Purchase & entry for exploratory purposes. Para 6 Entry on land for exploratory purposes: E & W DCMS Not set Not set
187 Communications Act 2003 s.366: Powers to enforce TV licensing – relates to Scotland & NI only. DCMS Not set Not set
188 Companies Act 1985 s.453A:Power to enter and remain on premises BIS Not set Not set
189 Companies Act 1985 Pt XIV Investigation of Companies & their affairs s.448 Entry & search of premises: BIS Not set Not set
190 Compensation Act 2006 Part 2 Claims Management Services s.8 Enforcement: the Regulator MoJ Not set Not set
191 Compensation Act 2006 Sch 1. Para. 14: Enforcement (seems to be separate from s.8 (5)) MoJ Not set Not set
192 Competition Act 1998 Pt II Inspections under Articles 20,21, & 22 – Enforcement of provisions of European Law s.62:Power to enter business premises under a warrant - Article 20 inspections BIS Not set Not set
193 Competition Act 1998 s.63: Power to enter business premises under a warrant: Article 22(2) inspections BIS Not set Not set
194 Competition Act 1998 s.62A:Power to enter non business premises ender a warrant - Article 21 Inspections BIS Not set Not set
195 Competition Act 1998 Pt 1 Competition – investigations of suspected breaches of prohibitions under Ch I or II of the Act – these powers support investigations etc under s.25 & 26 s.27: Power to enter business premises w/o a warrant BIS Not set Not set
196 Competition Act 1998 s.28: Power to enter business premises under a warrant BIS Not set Not set
197 Competition Act 1998 s.65F: Power to enter business premises w/o a warrant – Article 22(1) investigations BIS Not set Not set
198 Competition Act 1998 s.65G: power to enter business premises under a warrant BIS Not set Not set
199 Competition Act 1998 s.28A:Power to enter domestic premises BIS Not set Not set
200 Competition Act 1998 s.65H: Power to enter domestic premises under a warrant BIS Not set Not set
201 Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 Pt I Compulsory Purchase & Acquisition of Land Act of 1946 s.11 Powers of entry: DCLG Not set Not set
202 Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 s.13: Refusal to give possession to the acquiring authority DCLG Not set Not set
203 Conservation of Seals Act 1970 s.11: Entry upon land DEFRA Not set Not set
204 Consumer Credit Act 1974 Pt XI Enforcement of Act s.162: Powers of entry & inspection. NB Amendments pending s.162(1) BIS Not set Not set
205 Consumer Credit Act 1974 S.162 (3) Entry on warrant BIS Not set Not set
206 Consumer Credit Act 1974 s.36D Entry to premises under warrant BIS Not set Not set
207 Consumer Protection Act 1987 Part IV Enforcement of Parts II & III s.29 Powers search – Act gives effect to EC Directive on Product Liability BIS Not set Not set
208 Consumer Protection Act 1987 s.30(2) Power to apply for warrant BIS Not set Not set
209 Control of Pollution Act 1974 Pt I Waste on land s.16 Removal of waste deposited in breach of licence conditions NB Awaiting repeal – date to be announced. DEFRA Not set Not set
210 Control of Pollution Act 1974 Control of noise pollution s.91(1) Rights of entry and inspection etc. DEFRA Not set Not set
211 Control of Pollution Act 1974 s.91(2) Rights of entry and inspection etc. DEFRA Not set Not set
212 Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 Pt I Copyright s.100 Powers to seize infringing copies and other articles: BIS Not set Not set
213 Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 s.107A: Applies search power under s.28(1) Trade Descriptions Act 1968 to local w & m authority. BIS Not set Not set
214 Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 s.107A: Applies search power under s.28(3) Trade Descriptions Act 1968 to local w & m authority. BIS Not set Not set
215 Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 s.196: Right to seize articles illicit recordings BIS Not set Not set
216 Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 s.198A: Applies search power under s.28(1) Trade Descriptions Act 1968 to local w & m authority. BIS Not set Not set
217 Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 s.198A: Applies search power under s.28(3) Trade Descriptions Act 1968 to local w & m authority. BIS Not set Not set
218 Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 s.109: Police powers of search -search warrants (Infringing copies) BIS Not set Not set
219 Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 s.200: Police powers of search – Search warrants – Illicit recordings BIS Not set Not set
220 Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 Unauthorised decoders and satellite broadcasting s.297B:Police powers of search – search warrants BIS Not set Not set
221 Coroners and Justice Act 2009 Section 32 and Schedule 5, paragraph 3 - gives senior coroners the power to enter and search land and seize items which are relevant to their investigations MoJ Not set Not set
222 Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 s.7, para 20 standing power for an officer to enter premises used by relevant person in connection with his business or profession HMT Not set Not set
223 Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 s.7, para 21 wider power for a JP to grant an officer a warrant to enter on reasonable belief that one of a number of specified conditions are met HMT Not set Not set
224 Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 Pt I Access to the Countryside s.18 Wardens DEFRA Not set Not set
225 Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 s.40 Powers of Entry for purposes of Pt I Contains 4 powers of entry (1) DEFRA Not set Not set
226 Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 s.40(2): Powers of entry for purposes of Part I. DEFRA Not set Not set
227 Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 s.40(3) Powers of entry for purposes of Part I. DEFRA Not set Not set
228 Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 s.40(4) Powers of entry for purposes of Part I. DEFRA Not set Not set
229 Covent Garden Market Act 1961 Para 30 (1) power to enter premises with in New Covent Garden Market Area DEFRA Not set Not set
230 Covent Garden Market Act 1966 Power to expedite entry Para 11 DEFRA Not set Not set
231 Covent Garden Market Act 1966 Power to enter for survey or valuation para 12 DEFRA Not set Not set
232 Covent Garden Market Act 1966 For protection of sewers para 43 (9) DEFRA Not set Not set
233 Covent Garden Market Act 1969 Appointment of market law enforcement officers para 7 DEFRA Not set Not set
234 Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 Pt 1 Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters s.17: Warrants in England and Wales and NI - gives powers to support requests for assistance from overseas authorities HO Not set Not set
235 Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 Where overseas freezing order made under s.20 s.22: Giving effect to the Order HO Not set Not set
236 Criminal Damage Act 1971 s.6 : Power to search for things intended for use in committing offences of criminal damage MoJ Not set Not set
237 Criminal Justice Act 1987 Sets up SFO s.2:Director’s investigation Powers s.2(4) Power to apply for warrant SFO / AGO Not set Not set
238 Criminal Justice Act 1988 s.142:Power of JP to authorise entry and search of premises for offensive weapons HO Not set Not set
239 Criminal Justice Act 1988 s.139B: Power of entry to search for articles with a blade of point and offensive weapons – special provision in relation to school premises HO Not set Not set
240 Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 Pt 1 Provisions for combating crime and disorder s.25: Enforcement of closure orders Closure orders made under s.21 covering premises where unauthorised sale of alcohol HO Not set Not set
241 Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Act 1990 Enforcement of Overseas Forfeiture Orders 2005. Art 13(3) and 23(3). The court may order on the receiver power to enter any premises in England and Wales to search and inspect the premises, copy, photograph and remove any relevant items. HO Not set Not set
242 Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 Part X Cross Border Enforcement s.139: Search powers available on arrests under ss 136 & 137 MoJ Not set Not set
243 Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 Pt V Public Order: Collective trespass or nuisance on land s.64 Supplementary powers of entry & seizure – relates to powers in relation to raves: HO Not set Not set
244 Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 Powers to remove unauthorised campers s.78: Orders for removal of persons and their vehicles unlawfully on land HO Not set Not set
245 Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 Sale of tickets by unauthorised persons s.166: Subs (5) applies existing search powers in s.32 PACE to this section; HO Not set Not set
246 Crossbow Act 1987 s.4 Search vehicle and land other than a dwelling HO Not set Not set
247 Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 Part III Customs and Excise Control Areas s.20(A) Approved Wharves: HMRC Not set Not set
248 Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 s.25A: Transit sheds approved under s.25 HMRC Not set Not set
249 Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 s.33: Power to inspect aircraft, aerodromes, records etc HMRC Not set Not set
250 Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 Pt VIIIA Free Zones Treasury may designate Free Zones under s.100A s.100F:powers of search of Free Zones etc HMRC Not set Not set
251 Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 Pt IX Control of Excise Licence Trades & Revenue Traders General powers in relation to premises of Revenue Traders – defined in the Act s.112:Power of entry upon premises, etc of revenue traders HMRC Not set Not set
252 Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 s.113: Powers to search for concealed pipes etc. HMRC Not set Not set
253 Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 Pt IXA Protection of the Revenues derived from Excise Duties – General powers of entry s.118C(1):Entry and search of premises s.118C(1):Entry and search of premises HMRC Not set Not set
254 Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 s.118C(2A) applies to premises used for gaming - Repealed and replaced by 118BC - Inspection powers: gaming duty (1). This section applies to premises if an officer has reasonable cause to believe that section 10 gaming is taking place, has taken place or is about to take place on the premises. (note - s118BC is due to be amended under draft legislation for Finance Bill 2012 published on 6 December 2011) HMRC Not set Not set
255 Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 s.162: Power to enter land for or in connection with access to pipe-lines HMRC Not set Not set
256 Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 s.118C(2): - General power of entry - This has been repealed and replaced by 118BB - Inspection powers: goods-based duties (1) This section applies to premises if an offier has reasonable cause to believe that (a) the premises are used in connection with the supply, importation or exportation of goods of a class or description chargable with a duty of excise, and (b) any such goods, or documents relating to any such goods, are on the premises HMRC Not set Not set
257 Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 Part XII General & Misc. s.161: Power to search premises – writ of assistance HMRC Not set Not set
258 Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 s.118C(3) Applic for warrant HMRC Not set Not set
259 Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 s.161A: Power to search premises: search warrants HMRC Not set Not set
260 Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 s27 Power to board ships HMRC Not set Not set
261 Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 s28 Power to access ships, aircraft at port/aerodrome HMRC Not set Not set
262 Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 s163 Power to search vehicles or vessels HMRC Not set Not set
263 Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 s163A Powers to search articles HMRC Not set Not set
264 Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 Act imposes restrictions on owning and breeding and selling of dangerous dogs s.5:Seizure, entry of premises and evidence s.5 (2) power of entry DEFRA Not set Not set
265 Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 s.3:  Inspection by local authority further to application for licence or where a licence has been granted. DEFRA Not set Not set
266 Data Protection Act 1998 Section 41A - gives the Information Commission the power to issue an assessment notice to enter and seach premises specified in the assessment notice to determine whether a data ctonroller is complying with DP principles. MoJ Not set Not set
267 Data Protection Act 1998 S.50 & Sch. 9 Gives Information Commissioner powers of entry: Para.1(1) to search for evidence of contravention MoJ Not set Not set
268 Data Protection Act 1998 Para. 1(1B). Power to enter & search premises specified in an assessment notice to determine whether data controller is complying with DP principles MoJ Not set Not set
269 Deer Act 1991 s.12 Powers of search, arrest and seizure (power of entry - s.12(2)) DEFRA Not set Not set
270 Defence Act 1842 s.16 authorize persons to survey and mark out lands, and treat with owners for purchase thereof MOD Not set Not set
271 Destructive Immported Animals Act 1932 s5 and s6 powers to seize and destroy certain animals. Additional powers introduced by the National Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 DEFRA Not set Not set
272 Development of Tourism Act 1969 Grants given to Tourists Boards s.3, 4 & Sch. 2 para 2: Securing compliance with conditions of grant DCMS Not set Not set
273 Distress for Rent Act 1737 s.1& 7: Landlords may distrain & sell goods fraudulently carried off premises within 30 days MoJ Not set Not set
274 Distress for Rent Act 1737 s.7: Landlords may break open premises to secure goods fraudulently secured therein – warrant if premises a dwelling house. MoJ Not set Not set
275 Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act 1953 s.2A: Power of JP to authorise entry & search for dog DEFRA Not set Not set
276 Drug Trafficking Act 1994 Investigations into drug trafficking –powers modelled on those shown in sched 1 of PACE s.55: Order to make material available s.55(5) Order may include power of entry outstanding Not set Not set
277 Drug Trafficking Act 1994 s.56: Authority to search – Power to obtain a search warrant. outstanding Not set Not set
278 Education Act 1994 S18B: The Chief Inspector of Education, Children's Services ans Skills has a right of entry when inspecting premises of teacher training provider DoE Not set Not set
279 Education Act 1996 S497B: where the SoS gives a direction to a LA under section 497A (4) or (4A), the person specified in the direction or the SoS or the person nominated by the SoS has a right of entry to the premises of the LA, including schools maintained by the LA, and inspectt and take copies of any records and other relevant documents, including access to computers and other associated apparatus. DoE Not set Not set
280 Education Act 1996 s.327 gives a local authority the right to access a maintained school in another authority or an independent school, where it is attended by a child for whom the local authority maintains a statement DoE Not set Not set
281 Education Act 1997 s.40: Inspector’s right of entry etc. (s.38 gives Chief Inspector right to inspect local education authority) DoE Not set Not set
282 Education Act 1997 S44: requires schools to give Connextions/careers advisers access to facilities and premises to enable them to provide services DoE Not set Not set
283 Education Act 2002 S64: where a LA has been given a direction under section 62A of the 2005 Act, the person or specified person in the direction shall have a right of entry to the premises of the LA and to inspect and take copies of any records or other documents kept by the LA. This incldes a right to access computers and associated apparatus and material DoE Not set Not set
284 Education Act 2002 S159(4): The Chief Inspector of Education, Children's Services and Skills has a right to eof entry to an independent school where he has reasonable cause to believe that the school has not been registered DoE Not set Not set
285 Education Act 2002 S162B: The Chief Inspector has at all times a right of entry when inspecting independent schools. DoE Not set Not set
286 Education Act 2005 S10: When inspecting a school under section 5 or 8, the Chief Inspector has at all reasonable times a right of entry to school premises or certain other premises used by the school DoE Not set Not set
287 Education Act 2005 S51: Local Authorities have at all reasonable times a right of entry to the premises of a maintained school which they are inspecting for specific purposes under that section DoE Not set Not set
288 Education and Inspections Act 2006 Part 8 Inspections s.131:Power of entry DoE Not set Not set
289 Education and Inspections Act 2006 s.139: Power of entry for inspections under s.136 (inspections of Local authorities) and reviews under s.138 (annual reviews) DoE Not set Not set
290 Education and Inspections Act 2006 s.144: Power of entry (to inspect CAFCASS under s.143) DoE Not set Not set
291 Education and Skills Act 2008 S97: power for the Chief Inspector to enter and inspect premises if he has reasonable cause to believe that a person is conducting an unregistered independent educational institution, and power to inspect and take copies of records/documents DoE Not set Not set
292 Education and Skills Act 2008 S110: right of entry and right to inspect and take copies of records and documents by the Chief Inspector in relation to inspections of a registered independent school at prescribed intervals or on the direction of the Secretary of State DoE Not set Not set
293 Education Reform Act 1988 s.215(2): Unrecognised degrees: enforcement Power of entry w/o warrant BIS Not set Not set
294 Education Reform Act 1988 s.215(4): Unrecognised degrees: enforcement – power of entry with warrant BIS Not set Not set
295 Electricity Act 1989 s.10 & Sch. 4 para. 10 Other powers etc of licence holders – entry on land for the purpose of exploration – power of entry DECC Not set Not set
296 Electricity Act 1989 Sch. 3 para. 11 (Modifies s.11 Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 – see above) DECC Not set Not set
297 Electricity Act 1989 s.24 & Sch. 6 Electricity Code. Contains 3 powers of entry – these powers are subject to Rights of entry (Gas and Electricity Boards) Act 1954 Para 7 – Entry during continuance of connection or supply DECC Not set Not set
298 Electricity Act 1989 Sched 4 Para 8 Entry on discontinuance of supply or connection DECC Not set Not set
299 Electricity Act 1989 Sched 4 Para 9 Entry for replacing repairing or altering lines or plant DECC Not set Not set
300 Emergency Laws (re-enactment and repeals) Act 1964 Sch 1 para 2 search for documents MoD Not set Not set
301 Employment Agencies Act 1973 s.9: Inspection BIS Not set Not set
302 Endangered Species (Import and Export) Act 1976 s.1: Restriction of importation and exportation of certain animals and plants , S.1(10) - power of entry DEFRA Not set Not set
303 Endangered Species (Import and Export) Act 1976 s.7(3): Power of entry for purps of s.6  (restriction of movement of certain live animals after importation)  DEFRA Not set Not set
304 Energy Act 1976 Enforcement provisions s.18(1) & Sch. 2 para.2 Power to call for documents DECC Not set Not set
305 Energy Act 1976 s.18(1) Sch. 2 para. 4 Entry with warrant DECC Not set Not set
306 Energy Act 2004 s.56: the Civil Nuclear Constabulary have police powers and so the right of entry anywhere in GB or in UK waters to protect nuclear material. DECC Not set Not set
307 Energy Act 2004 paragraph 2(1)(h) of schedule 13 - allows the SoS (but by virtue of the s13 agreement the ONR) to direct inspections of the Constabulary and thereby allows them access to CNC premises DECC Not set Not set
308 Enterprise Act 2002 Pt 8 Enforcement of certain consumer legislation s.227A:Power to enter premises w/o a warrant BIS Not set Not set
309 Enterprise Act 2002 s.227C Power to enter premises with a warrant: BIS Not set Not set
310 Enterprise Act 2002 Part 6 Cartel Offences – Oft has powers of investigation s.194: Power to enter premises under a warrant BIS Not set Not set
311 Environment Act 1995 s108 currently includes powers of entry enabling local authorities to inspect household waste in respect of their pollution control functions as set out in Part 2 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. Defra is currently using the Protection of Freedoms Bill to repeal powers of entry enabling local authorities to inspect household waste in this way under s108 of the EA. DEFRA Not set Not set
312 Environment Act 1995 Sched 18. Para 2 Issue of warrants DEFRA Not set Not set
313 Environment Act 1995 Section 78G. Confers powers for remediation of contaminated land to be carried out. DEFRA Not set Not set
314 Environment Act 1995 Section 108 (15) gives enforcing authorities powers of entry required to carry out their duties under the Part 2A contaminated land regime. DEFRA Not set Not set
315 Environment Act 1995 S 108 provides pollution control powers including powers of entry for water pollution control purposes exercisable by the Environment Agency. DEFRA Not set Not set
316 Environmental Protection Act 1990 Part IV Litter s.92: Summary proceedings by litter authorities s.92(9) Right to enter land of person on whom litter abatement notice served. DEFRA Not set Not set
317 Environmental Protection Act 1990 s.92A: Litter clearing notices (9) right of entry to post notice on land DEFRA Not set Not set
318 Environmental Protection Act 1990 s.92C: Failure to comply where notice served under s.92A DEFRA Not set Not set
319 Environmental Protection Act 1990 Pt II Waste on Land s.34B Offences under ss33 and 34 Powers of seizure etc. (5)(b) Right to enter premises for the purposes of searching or seizing a vehicle DEFRA Not set Not set
320 Environmental Protection Act 1990 Part VI: Genetically Modified Organisms                                                  s.115 Powers of entry where GMOs are kept or have been released or escaped, and where there are harmful GMOs or evidence of damage to the environment DEFRA Not set Not set
321 Environmental Protection Act 1990 Schedule 3 (Powers of Entry) is brought in effect by Section 81(7) of the Act and details the powers of entry LA officials have under the statutory nuisance provisions (to ascertain whether a statutory nuisance exists, or carry out any works if necessary). 24 hours notice must be given if it is a residential premises, unless it is an emergency. DEFRA Not set Not set
322 Estate Agents Act 1979 s.11: Powers of entry and inspection BIS Not set Not set
323 Explosives Act 1875 s.73(b): power w/o warrant DWP (sponsor HSE) Not set Not set
324 Explosives Act 1875 s.75: Inspection of wharf, carriage, boat etc with explosive in transitu (superior officer appointed for the purposes of this Act or the l.a. may also be authorised) DWP (sponsor HSE) Not set Not set
325 Explosives Act 1875 s.73: Search for explosive when in place in contravention of this Act, or offence being committed with respect to it (a) warrant power DWP (sponsor HSE) Not set Not set
326 Extradition Act 2003 s.161: Entry and search of premises for the purposes of arrest HO Not set Not set
327 Extradition Act 2003 s.162: Entry and search of premises on arrest HO Not set Not set
328 Extradition Act 2003 s.164: Power to enter premises and inspect and seize goods following arrest (similar to s.18 PACE) HO Not set Not set
329 Extradition Act 2003 Part 4 Police Powers s.156: Search & seizure warrants HO Not set Not set
330 Extradition Act 2003 s.160: Warrants special procedure material & excluded material HO Not set Not set
331 Family Law Act 1986 Part I Child Custody s.34: Power to order recovery of a child MoJ Not set Not set
332 Finance Act 1994 Pt I Customs & Excise - Customs Enforcement powers – requirement to keep records s.24: Power of entry HMRC Not set Not set
333 Finance Act 1994 Sched 7 para 4A HMRC Not set Not set
334 Finance Act 1996 Sch 5 para 7 Order for access to information where offence suspected (LFT) HMRC Not set Not set
335 Finance Act 2000 Sch 6 para 131 Order for access to information where offence suspected (CCL) HMRC Not set Not set
336 Finance Act 2001 Sch 7 para 8 Order for access to information where offence suspected (AGL) HMRC Not set Not set
337 Finance Act 2008 Schedule 36 - Part 2: Powers to inspect premises and other property HMRC Not set Not set
338 Finance Act 1973/ European Communities Act 1972 Trade in Animals and Related Products 2011 SI 2011 No 1197 :Reg 33 (1) power to enter any premises at any reasonable hour for the purpose of enforcing these Regulations; and in these Regulations “premises” includes any place, vehicle, trailer, container, stall, moveable structure, ship or aircraft DEFRA Not set Not set
339 Finance Act 1973/ European Communities Act 1972 Trade in Animals and Related Products 2011 SI 2011 No 1197 :Reg 33(3) Admission to any premises used only as a private dwellinghouse may not be demanded as of right unless the entry is in accordance with a warrant granted under this regulation. DEFRA Not set Not set
340 Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 Regulates the Finance Industry & sets up FSA Pt XI Information Gathering s.176: Entry of premises under warrant Amended by Payment Services Regulations 2009 [2009/209] see Sch 5 para. 3(k) HMT Not set Not set
341 Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 s.44: Powers of fire-fighters in an emergency - includes power of entry in (2)(a) DCLG Not set Not set
342 Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 s.45: Obtaining information and investigating powers – power of entry given in (1) w/o warrant DCLG Not set Not set
343 Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 s.45(5): Power to apply for a warrant DCLG Not set Not set
344 Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988 Regulation of gun clubs etc s.15: Approved rifle and muzzle-loading pistol clubs (7) – power of entry HO Not set Not set
345 Firearms Act 1968 s.47 Power of constables to stop and search HO Not set Not set
346 Firearms Act 1968 Pt III Law Enforcement and Punishment of offences s.46: Power of search with warrant HO Not set Not set
347 Fisheries Act 1981 Pt I the Sea Fish Authority s.5 Records and Info for levy purposes: DEFRA Not set Not set
348 Flood and Water Management Act 2010 Sch 1, para 13 - authorised person may enter land for enforcement or to determine whether structure or feature may be designated by the authority under para 4 DEFRA Not set Not set
349 Food and Environment Protection Act 1985 Part I Contamination of Food s.4 Powers of officer where emergency order made under Pt I DEFRA Not set Not set
350 Food and Environment Protection Act 1985 s.4 Powers of officers DEFRA Not set Not set
351 Food and Environment Protection Act 1985 Part II Deposits in the Sea s.11 Powers of officers – concerned with licensing of deposits substances etc in sea DEFRA Not set Not set
352 Food and Environment Protection Act 1985 Pt III Pesticides s.19 Enforcement Powers – s.19(2) Power of entry DEFRA Not set Not set
353 Food and Environment Protection Act 1985 Sched 2 para 7 – entry to a dwelling only by warrant DEFRA Not set Not set
354 Food Safety Act 1990 Pt III Administration & Enforcement s.32(1):Powers of entry FSA Not set Not set
355 Food Safety Act 1990 s.32(2) Powers of entry on production of a warrant An authorised officer of an enforcement authority shall, on producing, if so required, some duly authenticated document showing his authority, have a right at all reasonable hours— (a)to enter any premises within the authority’s area for the purpose of ascertaining whether there is or has been on the premises any contravention of the provisions of this Act, or of regulations or orders made under it; and (b)to enter any business premises, whether within or outside the authority’s area, for the purpose of ascertaining whether there is on the premises any evidence of any contravention within that area of any of such provisions; and (c)in the case of an authorised officer of a food authority, to enter any premises for the purpose of the performance by the authority of their functions under this Act; but admission to any premises used only as a private dwelling-house shall not be demanded as of right unless 24 hours’ notice of the intended entry has been given to the occupier. FSA Not set Not set
356 Food Standards Act 1999 s.11: powers of entry for persons carrying out observations FSA Not set Not set
357 Food Standards Act 1999 s.14: Power of entry for persons monitoring enforcement action – supports Agency’s responsibilities under s. 12 FSA Not set Not set
358 Football Spectators Act 1989 Pt I Football Matches in England & Wales s.13: Licensing authority’s powers in relation to safety at football grounds – (6) includes a power to enter any sports ground DCMS Not set Not set
359 Forestry Act 1967 s.48 (1) An officer of the Commissioners or any other person authorised by them in that behalf may (on production, if so required, of his authority) enter on and survey any land for the purpose of ascertaining whether it is suitable for afforestation or for the purpose of inspecting any timber thereon, or for any other purpose in connection with the exercise of the powers of the Commissioners under this Act or the Plant Health Act 1967. (2) The Commissioners may authorise an officer or servant appointed or employed by them to exercise and perform on their behalf such powers and duties as they may consider necessary for the enforcement of byelaws under section 46 of this Act, and in particular to remove or exclude, after due warning, from any land to which the byelaws relate a person DEFRA/ Forestry Commission Not set Not set
360 Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981 Pt I Forgery & Kindred Offences s.7: Powers of search, forfeiture etc. MoJ Not set Not set
361 Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981 Part II Counterfeiting & Kindred Offences s.24: Powers of search, forfeiture etc. MoJ Not set Not set
362 Freedom of Information Act 2000 Powers of entry & inspection Sch. 3 para. 1 MoJ Not set Not set
363 Fur Farming (Prohibition) Act 2000 s.4(1): Powers of entry and enforcement (there is also a power under s.4(2) to enter after forfeiture order made by ct under s.3(3)(a) to carry out forfeiture order DEFRA Not set Not set
364 Gambling Act 2005 Part 15 Inspections s.306: Suspected Offences s.306(1) General power of entry w/o warrant DCMS Not set Not set
365 Gambling Act 2005 s.306(2) Power to apply for warrant DCMS Not set Not set
366 Gambling Act 2005 s.307: Inspection of gambling DCMS Not set Not set
367 Gambling Act 2005 s.308: Operating licence holders DCMS Not set Not set
368 Gambling Act 2005 s.309: Family entertainment centres DCMS Not set Not set
369 Gambling Act 2005 s.310: Premises licensed for alcohol DCMS Not set Not set
370 Gambling Act 2005 s.315(1): Power of entry where temporary use notice has been given DCMS Not set Not set
371 Gambling Act 2005 s.315(2) Power of entry where temporary use notice has effect DCMS Not set Not set
372 Gambling Act 2005 s.319(2) Entry for Records DCMS Not set Not set
373 Gambling Act 2005 s.318(2) Power to apply for warrant to enter a dwelling DCMS Not set Not set
374 Game Law (amendment) Act 1960 s.2 Power of Police to enter on land DEFRA Not set Not set
375 Gangmasters (Licensing) Act 2004 s.16: Powers of Officers (regulation of gangmasters DEFRA Not set Not set
376 Gangmasters (Licensing) Act 2004 s.17: Entry by warrant DEFRA Not set Not set
377 Gas Act 1965 Schedule 5 Inquiries into accidents Para 4 Power of tribunal to enter & inspect DECC Not set Not set
378 Gas Act 1965 Schedule 6 Power to enter and survey land Para 2 Search for underground storage sites Powers relate to gas storage DECC Not set Not set
379 Gas Act 1965 Sched 6 Para 3 Entry for purposes of survey DECC Not set Not set
380 Gas Act 1965 Sched 6 Para 4 Direction & supervision of controlled operations in storage area and protective area. DECC Not set Not set
381 Gas Act 1986 Gas Supply s.18: Safety Regulations Empowers SoS to make regs. – has done this - Gas Safety (Rights of Entry) Regulations 1996. DECC Not set Not set
382 Gas Act 1986 s.18A: Gas Escape Regulations Power of SoS to make regs – has done this - Gas Safety (Rights of Entry) Regulations 1996. DECC Not set Not set
383 Gas Act 1986 Sch. 3 para. 10 (Modifies s.11 Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 – see above) DECC Not set Not set
384 Gas Act 1986 Sched 2B The Gas Code –( All powers subject to para 28) Para 23 Entry during continuance of supply DECC Not set Not set
385 Gas Act 1986 Para 24 Entry on discontinuance of supply DECC Not set Not set
386 Gas Act 1986 Para 25 Power of entry to see if disconnected premises have been reconnected DECC Not set Not set
387 Gas Act 1986 Para 26 Entry for removing fittings and matters DECC Not set Not set
388 Gas Act 1986 Para 27 Entry for replacing, repairing or altering pipes. DECC Not set Not set
389 Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Act 1995 s.40: Inspection of Maintenance facilities DfT Not set Not set
390 Gun Barrel Proof Act 1868 s.138: Application to JP for Warrant for seizure of forged stamps etc. BIS Not set Not set
391 Harbours, Docks, and Piers Clauses Act 1847 s.72: Power to enter ship and search for and extinguish fires or lights DfT Not set Not set
392 Harbours, Docks, and Piers Clauses Act 1847 s.34: Collector of rates may enter vessels to ascertain rates payable DfT Not set Not set
393 Harbours, Docks, and Piers Clauses Act 1847 s.45: Recovery of rates on goods by distraint and sale or by action DfT Not set Not set
394 Health Act 2006 Sched 2 & s.10 – relates to powers of enforcement in respect of smoke free premises, places & ventilation. S. 10 set out enforcement provs. Sch. 2 para. 2: gives power of entry to enforce the above DoH Not set Not set
395 Health Act 2006 Part 3 Drugs Medicines and Pharmacies s.20: Controlled premises power to enter & inspect DoH Not set Not set
396 Health Act 2006 Sch 2 para 6: power to apply for warrant in certain circs DoH Not set Not set
397 Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 s.20: Powers of Inspectors (may be inspectors of HSE or local authority depending on who is the enforcement authority (EA).) DWP Not set Not set
398 Health and Social Care Act 2008 s.62: Entry & inspection of regulated premises by Care Quality Commission to carry out regulatory function. DoH Not set Not set
399 Highways Act 1980 Part XIV Misc & Supplementary Provisions s.289: Power of entry of Highway authority for purpose of survey. DfT Not set Not set
400 Highways Act 1980 s.291: Power of entry of highway for purpose of maintaining etc certain structures and works DfT Not set Not set
401 Highways Act 1980 s.293: Power of entry for purposes connect with certain orders relating to footpaths & bridleways DEFRA Not set Not set
402 Highways Act 1980 s.294: Entry of premises by highway authority or council for certain purposes - where needs to ‘enter examine lay open. –relates to ditches & felling overhanging branches etc. DfT Not set Not set
403 Highways Act 1980 Sch. 12A para. 7 Further powers of highway authorities - Power to enter land in connection with carrying out work in relation to footpaths & bridleways. DEFRA Not set Not set
404 Highways Act 1980 Sch. 19 para. 9 (Modifies s.11 Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 – see above) DfT Not set Not set
405 Hill Farming Act 1946 s.34: Power to enter & inspect land DEFRA Not set Not set
406 Housing Act 1985 Pt II Provision of Housing Accommodation s.21: Inspection of l.a. Homes DCLG Not set Not set
407 Housing Act 1985 Pt II Provision of Housing Accommodation s.54: Power of entry – entry for purposes of survey and examination DCLG Not set Not set
408 Housing Act 1985 Pt VII Area Improvement s.260:Power of entry – entry for purpose of surveyor examination or valuation DCLG Not set Not set
409 Housing Act 1985 Pt IX Slum Clearance s.273: Demolition Orders: cleansing before demolition - power DCLG Not set Not set
410 Housing Act 1985 Pt IX Slum Clearance s.319: Power of entry - entry for purposes of survey and examination or valuation DCLG Not set Not set
411 Housing Act 1985 Pt X Overcrowding s.337:Power of entry to determine permitted number of persons DCLG Not set Not set
412 Housing Act 1985 s.340: Power of entry – entry for purposes of survey and examination DCLG Not set Not set
413 Housing Act 1985 Pt XVII Compulsory Purchase and Land Compensation DCLG Not set Not set
414 Housing Act 1996 Part I Social Rented Sector s.37: Powers of entry to survey & examine premises of registered social landlord DCLG Not set Not set
415 Housing Act 1996 Pt VII Homelessness s.212: Protection of property: supplementary provisions – duties of local housing authority in rel to homeless persons DCLG Not set Not set
416 Housing Act 2004 Pt 1 Housing conditions s.40 Emergency Remedial action (can also get warrant under s.240) DCLG Not set Not set
417 Housing Act 2004 Pt 4 Additional Controls in rel to residential accommodation s.131: Management orders – power of entry to carry out work (in force in rel to W) DCLG Not set Not set
418 Housing Act 2004 s.240: Warrant to authorise entry DCLG Not set Not set
419 Housing Act 2004 Sch. 7 Further Provisions regarding Empty Dwelling Management Orders (EDMOs) Pt 3 Interim & Final EDMOs para. 25: DCLG Not set Not set
420 Housing Act 2004 Part 7 Supplementary & Final Provs s.239: General powers of entry DCLG Not set Not set
421 Housing Act 2004 Sch. 3 Improvement Notices: Enforcement Action by local housing authorities para. 3: Power to take action without agreement DCLG Not set Not set
422 Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990 Para. 5: Power to enter premises DoH Not set Not set
423 Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990 s.12 General conditions relating to granting of licences: (Not a general power of entry but a licence condition) DoH Not set Not set
424 Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990 Sch. 3B Inspection, Entry Search relating to conditions relating to granting of licences: Para 3: Inpection of licensed premises DoH Not set Not set
425 Human Tissue Act 2004 Sch. 5 para. 3 Entry & search in connection with suspected offences DoH Not set Not set
426 Human Tissue Act 2004 Sch. 5 Powers of Inspection , Entry, Search & Seizure para. 2 Entry and Inspection of licensed premises DoH Not set Not set
427 Hypnotism Act 1952 s.4: Entry of premises DCMS Not set Not set
428 Immigration Act 1971 s.28CA Business premises: entry to arrest without warrant HO Not set Not set
429 Immigration Act 1971  s.28FB Search for personnel records: with warrant (Business premises) HO Not set Not set
430 Immigration Act 1971 s.28C: Search and arrest without warrant HO Not set Not set
431 Immigration Act 1971 s.28E: Entry & Search of Premises following arrest (NB corresponds to s32 PACE) HO Not set Not set
432 Immigration Act 1971 s.28F: Entry & Search of premises following arrest under s.25 , 25 A or 25B (NB corresponds to s.18 PACE) HO Not set Not set
433 Immigration Act 1971 Pt III Criminal Proceedings s.28B Search & arrest by warrant: HO Not set Not set
434 Immigration Act 1971 s.28D: Entry & Search of premises with warrant HO Not set Not set
435 Immigration Act 1971 Schedule 2, para 17(2) HO Not set Not set
436 Immigration Act 1971 Schedule 2, para 25A(2) HO Not set Not set
437 Immigration Act 1971 Section 28FA (Search of business premises for personnel records: warrant unnecessary): HO Not set Not set
438 Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 Pt V Immigration Adviser and Immigration Service Providers s.92A: Investigation of Offences – power of entry HO Not set Not set
439 Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 Pt VI Support for Asylum Seekers s.125 Entry of premises – if accommodation provided under s.95 & 98 for a supported person not being used as such HO Not set Not set
440 Import of Live Fish (England and Wales) Act 1980 s.2: Powers to enter and inspect any land occupied by a person holding a licence granted under that section (s.1) and any other land upon which he has reason to believe that live fish, or the live eggs of fish, of the species specified in the order are being kept or may be found. DEFRA Not set Not set
441 Incitement to Disaffection Act 1934 s.2: Provisions for the prevention & detection of offences under this Act MOD Not set Not set
442 Inclosure Act 1845 S.123: Power for Secretary of State to enter land to survey for purposes of inclosure. Power now obsolete. DEFRA Not set Not set
443 Indecent Displays (Control) Act 1981 s.2: Power of arrest, seizure and entry MoJ Not set Not set
444 Incidental Flooding and Coastal Erosion (England) Order 2011 Para 5 - applies the powers of entry in s170 and S171 of the Waters Resources Act 1991 to s38 and s39 of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 DEFRA Not set Not set
445 International Carriage of Perishable Foodstuffs Act 1976 s.6: Power of entry and inspection DfT Not set Not set
446 International Criminal Court Act 2001 Sch. 5 Investigations of Proceeds of ICC Crime Pt 1 Production or Access Order para. 3 – Standard Orders: FCO Not set Not set
447 International Criminal Court Act 2001 Sch. 5 para. 8: Search Warrants FCO Not set Not set
448 International Road Haulage Permits Act 1975 s.1: Carriage on UK vehicles and production of international road haulage permits (2)(c) 7 (d) includes a right of entry Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 s.48: Seems to relate to NI only DfT Not set Not set
449 Knives Act 1997 s.5: Supplementary powers of entry, seizure and retention HO Not set Not set
450 Land Drainage Act 1991 Pt II Provisions for facilitating or securing the drainage of land Restoration and improvement of ditches s.29(1): Effect of order under s.28 –includes power of entry to do work specified in order DEFRA Not set Not set
451 Land Drainage Act 1991 s.29 (2) Effect of order under s.28 –includes power of entry to do work specified in order DEFRA Not set Not set
452 Land Drainage Act 1991 s.30 Authorisation of drainage works in relation to a ditch DEFRA Not set Not set
453 Land Drainage Act 1991 Pt V Miscellaneous & Supplemental s.64: Powers of entry for internal drainage boards & local authorities. DEFRA Not set Not set
454 Land Drainage Act 1991 s14(4) PoE for drainage boards and local authorities to enter land to maintain existing drainage related works DEFRA Not set Not set
455 Land Drainage Act 1991 s14A(10) PoE for LLFA to enter onto land to maintain existing works as exercise of flood management function DEFRA Not set Not set
456 Land Drainage Act 1991 s18(1) PoE for EA or local authority to enter land to carry out drainage works pursuant to a scheme made under that section for the drainage of small areas DEFRA Not set Not set
457 Land Drainage Act 1991 S22(1) Ministerial power to authorise landowners to carryout drainage works (incl power of entry) DEFRA Not set Not set
458 Land Drainage Act 1991 s31(4) Agricultural Land Tribunal may authorise entry onto land in order to determine an application forb order under s28 or authorisation under s30 DEFRA Not set Not set
459 Land Drainage Act 1991 s29 (PoE for individuals by way of a s28 Order for ditch cleansing work) DEFRA Not set Not set
460 Land Drainage Act 1991 s30 (PoE for individuals by way of order for ditch drainage work) DEFRA Not set Not set
461 Land Drainage Act 1991 s64 general PoE for individuals authorised by drainage board and/or local authority to enter for purpose of exercising functions of the drainage board or other wider functions under the Act including inspection of the condition of any drainage works DEFRA Not set Not set
462 Land Powers (Defence) Act 1958 s.6: Power to require use of land for limited training purposes. SoS must have made order directing land be used for certain purps set out in (1) MoD Not set Not set
463 Land Powers (Defence) Act 1958 s.9: (3) Supplementary provisions with respect to the stopping up and diversion of highways MoD Not set Not set
464 Land Powers (Defence) Act 1958 s.10: (3) Prevention of obstruction of airfields Where person fails to comply with order to remove obstruction etc. MoD Not set Not set
465 Land Powers (Defence) Act 1958 s.15: Supplementary Provisions as to way leave orders – includes power of entry in (1) MoD Not set Not set
466 Land Powers (Defence) Act 1958 s.16: Protection of Oil Pipelines and accessory works MoD Not set Not set
467 Land Powers (Defence) Act 1958 s.21: Power to enter and survey land. MoD Not set Not set
468 Land Powers (Defence) Act 1958 Sch. 2 Provisions with respect to certain orders Pt II Acquisition of land etc under certain orders para. 15: MoD Not set Not set
469 Landlord and Tenant Act 1927 Pt I Compensation for Improvements and Goodwill on the termination of Business Premises s.10: Right of entry to make improvements DCLG Not set Not set
470 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 s.8: Implied Terms as to fitness for Human habitation DCLG Not set Not set
471 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 s.11: Repairing obligations in short leases DCLG Not set Not set
472 Landmines Act 1998 s.8(2) power to apply for warrant FCO Not set Not set
473 Landmines Act 1998 s.10(7): Power to apply for warrant FCO Not set Not set
474 Landmines Act 1998 s.18 Power to search and obtain evidence FCO Not set Not set
475 Landmines Act 1998 s.8(1): Power to remove or immobilise objects – This Act concerned with control of anti-personnel land mines FCO Not set Not set
476 Landmines Act 1998 s.10(6): Power to enter premises and destroy objects FCO Not set Not set
477 Landmines Act 1998 Fact finding missions under the Ottawa Convention s.13 Rights of entry etc for Fact Finding missions FCO Not set Not set
478 Legal Services Act 2007 Section 42(3)-(8) - powers for a specified person to issue a warrant to enter premises (Lord Chancellor warrant and intervention powers) MoJ Not set Not set
479 Legal Services Act 2007 Section 79 - allows the LSB (or agent) to apply for a warrant to search premises and take away records from a licensing authority whose designation is cancelled. Under section 79(6) the Lord Chancellor has to make regulations about the matters which the judge must be satisfied of before issuing a warrant, and regulating exercise of the power conferred by the warrant. MoJ Not set Not set
480 Legal Services Act 2007 s.198(6): Warrant power BIS Not set Not set
481 Licensing Act 2003 Part 3 Premises Licences s.59:Inspection of premises before grant of licence Authorised person for purposes of Pt 3 & $ defined in section 13. HO Not set Not set
482 Licensing Act 2003 Pt 4 Clubs s.90: Club ceasing to be a qualifying club HO Not set Not set
483 Licensing Act 2003 s.96: Inspection of premises before grant of certificate HO Not set Not set
484 Licensing Act 2003 s.97: Other powers of entry and search. HO Not set Not set
485 Licensing Act 2003 Pt 5 Permitted Temporary Activities s.108: Right of entry where temporary event notice given HO Not set Not set
486 Licensing Act 2003 Pt 9 Miscellaneous and Supplementary s.179 Rights of entry to investigate licensable activities: HO Not set Not set
487 Licensing Act 2003 s.180: Right of entry too investigate offences. HO Not set Not set
488 Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 s.24: Gives power of entry in support of s.23 (power of l.a.s to deal with dangerous trees) outstanding Not set Not set
489 Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 Pt I General s.15:Power of local authorities to survey land which they propose to acquire compulsorily DCLG Not set Not set
490 Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 Sch. 1 para. 9 (Modifies s.11 Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 – see above) DCLG Not set Not set
491 Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 s.35 applies powers in s. 287 Public Health Act (q.v.)1936 – includes general power of entry Concerns removal of obstructions from private sewers. DEFRA Not set Not set
492 Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 Pt VIII Acupuncture Tattooing Ear-Piercing and Electrolysis s.17: power to enter premises outstanding Not set Not set
493 Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 Pt XI Public Health s.29: Protection of Buildings – where insecure against trespassers or danger to public health. DCLG Not set Not set
494 Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 Sch. 3 Control of Sex Establishments para. 25: Powers of constables and l.a. officers (s.2. L.a. may resolve that sex cinemas & shops should be subject to control, then Sched 3 applies) outstanding Not set Not set
495 Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 Para 25(4) – right to apply for warrant where believe offence committed etc Repealed by Building Act 1984 DCLG Not set Not set
496 Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 Pt XII Miscellaneous s.33:Enforceabiliity by l.a.s of certain covenants relating to land DCLG Not set Not set
497 Local Government and Housing Act 1989 Pt VII Renewal Areas s.97: Powers of entry and penalties for obstruction DCLG Not set Not set
498 Local Government Finance Act 1988 Sched.9 Non- domestic Rating: Administration Para 7: Power of entry HMRC Not set Not set
499 Local Government Finance Act 1988 Schedule 9. Para 7. Power of Entry DCLG Not set Not set
500 Local Government Finance Act 1992 Pt I Council Tax: England & Wales s.26: Powers of entry to value property etc HMRC Not set Not set
501 Local Government Finance Act 1992 Section 26. Powers of Entry outstanding Not set Not set
502 Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 Pt XVI Urban Development s.167 Power to survey land etc DCLG Not set Not set
503 London County Council (General Powers) Act 1957 Pt VI Prevention of floods s.54: Emergency Flood Protection works DEFRA Not set Not set
504 London County Council (General Powers) Act 1957 s.55: Temporary works at damaged banks DEFRA Not set Not set
505 London County Council (General Powers) Act 1957 s.58: Powers of entry (3) power to obtain warrant DEFRA Not set Not set
506 London County Council (General Powers) Act 1957 s.58: Powers of entry (1) General power of entry DEFRA Not set Not set
507 London County Council (General Powers) Act 1959 Part V Public Health s.24: Refuse storage accommodation (7) gives power of entry DEFRA Not set Not set
508 London County Council (General Powers) Act 1959 Pt III Storage of Containers for Horticultural Produce - power to acquire land s.12: Acquisition of land (4) power of entry DEFRA Not set Not set
509 London County Council (General Powers) Act 1959 s.17: Power of entry DEFRA Not set Not set
510 London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Act 2006 s.22: Enforcement: power of entry (1) entry without warrant in relation to breach of regs made under s.29 DCMS Not set Not set
511 London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Act 2006 s.22(4) Warrant nec if premises are a dwelling DCMS Not set Not set
512 London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Act 2006 s.31: Sale of Olympic tickets (7) Applies the search power in s.32(2((b) to permit searching of vehicle under this section. DCMS Not set Not set
513 London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Act 2006 s.28: Enforcement: power of entry where breach of regs made under s.25 DCMS Not set Not set
514 Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 s.125BA & Sch. 4A: Powers of Authorised Officers Executing warrants (Gives powers to civilian enforcement officers & approved enforcement agencies para. 2: Entry to execute a warrant of arrest MoJ Not set Not set
515 Manoeuvres Act 1958 s.2 Powers exercisable for purposes of manœuvres MOD Not set Not set
516 Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 Part 8, Chapter 2 Common enforcement powers s.246: Power of enforcement officer to board and inspect vessels and marine installations DEFRA Not set Not set
517 Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 s.247: Power of enforcement officer to enter & inspect premises for purposes of exercising functions DEFRA Not set Not set
518 Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 s.248: Power of enforcement officer to enter & inspect vehicles purposes of exercising functions. DEFRA Not set Not set
519 Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 s.249/Schedule 17: Provides for issue of warrant to authorise enforcement officer to enter a dwelling. DEFRA Not set Not set
520 Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 s 304/Schedule 20(9) : powers of entry provisions to eg survey coastal land, consider representations to a coastal access report, carry out works or erect signs DEFRA Not set Not set
521 Medicines Act 1968 Pt VIII Miscellaneous & Supplementary s.111(2): Right of entry to see if contravention or for the exercise of functions under this Act or regs. DoH Not set Not set
522 Medicines Act 1968 s.111(3): Right of entry to verify statement in licence etc DoH Not set Not set
523 Medicines Act 1968 s.111(5): Applicn for warrant where entry refused DoH Not set Not set
524 Mental Health Act 1983 Part X Miscellaneous and Supplementary s.135(1): Warrant to search for and remove patient DoH Not set Not set
525 Mental Health Act 1983 s.135(2): Warrant to enter and remove DoH Not set Not set
526 Mental Health Act 1983 Pt VIII Miscellaneous functions of Local Authorities and the SoS (NB amendment pending) s.115: Powers of entry and inspection DoH Not set Not set
527 Merchant Shipping Act 1995 Sch. 3A Safety Directions para. 4: Action in lieu of direction DfT Not set Not set
528 Merchant Shipping Act 1995 s.220: Prevention of false lights DfT Not set Not set
529 Merchant Shipping Act 1995 Pt X Enforcement Officers and Powers s.258: Powers to inspect ships and their equipment. (4) Enter & inspect provisions /water DfT Not set Not set
530 Merchant Shipping Act 1995 s.259: powers of Inspectors in relation to premises and ships. DfT Not set Not set
531 Merchant Shipping Act 1995 Pt VII Lighthouses s.208: Distress on ship for general light dues NB this is a power of entry to a ship only DfT Not set Not set
532 Merchant Shipping Act 1995 Sch. 3A para. 12: Enter to serve direction DfT Not set Not set
533 Merchant Shipping Act 1995 Pt IX Salvage and Wreck s.247: Powers of entry etc DfT Not set Not set
534 Metropolis Management (Thames River Prevention of Floods) Amendment Act 1879 s.12: Power to owner or owners to execute flood works DEFRA Not set Not set
535 Metropolis Management (Thames River Prevention of Floods) Amendment Act 1879 s.13: Power to Board to execute flood works in case of default of Commrs of Sewers of City of London, vestry, district board or owner of premises DEFRA Not set Not set
536 Metropolis Management (Thames River Prevention of Floods) Amendment Act 1879 s.14: Powers for the execution of flood works (by the Board the Commrs of Sewers of City of London, vestry, district board or owner of premises) DEFRA Not set Not set
537 Metropolis Management (Thames River Prevention of Floods) Amendment Act 1879 s.18: Power to inspect lands (engineers, surveyors or other person duly auth in writing by the Board the Commrs of Sewers of City of London, vestry of any parish or by the board of works for any district or any owner of premises liable to execute flood works) DEFRA Not set Not set
538 Metropolis Water Act 1852 s.6: Inspector shall give notice to companies of his appointment etc and may make visits etc DEFRA Not set Not set
539 Metropolitan Police Act 1839 s.33: Superintendents & inspector may enter on board vessels without a search warrant NB this is power of entry to vessels only HO Not set Not set
540 Metropolitan Water Board Act 1927 s.15: Power to affix test meters (2) Extends provs of s.15 of Waterworks Clauses Act 1863 DEFRA Not set Not set
541 Milk (Cessation of Production) Act 1985 s.2: Powers of entry DEFRA Not set Not set
542 Mineral Workings Act 1985 s.7: Power to enter former mining land etc (Local authority has powers to reclaim or improve land that has been used for underground mining) (1) entry w/o warrant DCLG Not set Not set
543 Mineral Workings Act 1985 s.7(7): Entry with warrant DCLG Not set Not set
544 Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 s.23(3): Power to obtain warrant HO Not set Not set
545 Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 s.23(1): Powers to search & obtain evidence HO Not set Not set
546 National Assistance Act 1948 s.26: Provision of accommodation in premises maintained by voluntary organisations (5) General power to enter & inspect. DCLG Not set Not set
547 National Assistance Act 1948 s.48: Duty of councils to provide temp protection for property of persons admitted to hospitals etc. DH Not set Not set
548 National Health Service Act 2006 Pt 2 Health Service Bodies s.49: Entry & inspection of premises DoH Not set Not set
549 National Health Service Act 2006 s.239: Entry & inspection of premises DoH Not set Not set
550 National Health Service Act 2006 s. 260 & Sch.22 Control of Maximum Prices for Medical supplies para. 10 – power of JP to issue warrant DoH Not set Not set
551 National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990 Pt III Community Care E & W s.48: Inspection of premises used for the provision of community care services DoH Not set Not set
552 National Heritage Act 1983 s.36: Records: powers of entry – relates to the Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission for England DCMS Not set Not set
553 National Minimum Wage Act 1998 s.14: Powers of officers BIS Not set Not set
554 National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949 Pt IV General, Financial and Supplementary General powers of Local Planning Authorities s.89: Planting of tress and treatment of derelict land DEFRA Not set Not set
555 National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949 s.108: Power of entry In connection with acquisition of land or making of access order Also includes officer authorised by the Valuation Office. DEFRA Not set Not set
556 Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 Pt 3 Wildlife etc. s.44:Enforcement powers in relation to possession of pesticides harmful to wildlife Additional powers and conditions set out in Sched 2 (except 2A(1)(b)) of the Food & Environment Protection Act 1985 (q.v.). DEFRA Not set Not set
557 Noise Act 1996 s.10(4) Warrant provisions DEFRA Not set Not set
558 Noise Act 1996 s.10(2): Powers of entry and seizure etc. L.a. powers to control noise. – where notice served under s.3 DEFRA Not set Not set
559 Non-Domestic Rating (Collection and Enforcement) (Local Lists) Regulations 1989 section 14: Distress DCLG Not set Not set
560 Nuclear Industries Security Regs 2003 Reg 23 and Reg 24: powers of entry for security inspectors. DECC Not set Not set
561 Nuclear Installations Act 1965 Schedule 1: entitles ONR inspectors entry to sites which have been declared to be a prohibited place (see Prohibited Places Orders made for the sites in question). DECC Not set Not set
562 Nuclear Safeguards Act 2000 s.4: Rights of entry in relation to Additional Protocol Information. Power to issue warrant under 4(1) & (2) DECC Not set Not set
563 Nuclear Safeguards Act 2000 s.8: Power to search and obtain evidence DECC Not set Not set
564 Nuclear Safeguards Act 2000 s.5: Powers of entry for inspectors of the International Atomic Energy Authority – access to locations within Arts 5 & 9 of the Additional Protocol DECC Not set Not set
565 Nuclear Safeguards and Electricity (Finance) Act 1978 s.2: Rights of agency inspectors - for inspectors of the International Atomic Energy Agency under Article 85 of the Safeguard agreement DECC Not set Not set
566 Obscene Publications Act 1959 s.3: Powers of search & seizure MoJ Not set Not set
567 Offences against the Person Act 1861 s.65: Justices may issue warrants for searching houses etc. In which explosive substances are suspected to be made for the purpose of committing felonies against this Act. MoJ Not set Not set
568 Official Secrets Act 1911 s.9(2): Search Warrants MOJ Not set Not set
569 Official Secrets Act 1911 s.9(1): Search Warrants MOJ Not set Not set
570 Olympic Symbol etc (Protection) Act 1995 s.8A: Applies s.28 Trade descriptions Act 1968 gives weights & measures authority enforcement responsibility (see below) DCMS Not set Not set
571 Outer Space Act 1986 s5 power of inspection of licenced premises (licensing of the SoS compliance with the international obligations with respect to the launching and operation of space objects and the carrying on of other activities in outer space. FCO Not set Not set
572 Ordnance Survey Act 1841 s.2: Surveyor etc empowered to enter lands to fix boundaries BIS Not set Not set
573 Party Wall etc Act 1996 s.8: Rights of entry (1) for building owner/servants/agents DCLG Not set Not set
574 Party Wall etc Act 1996 s.8(5) Rights of entry for surveyor appted under s.10 DCLG Not set Not set
575 Pensions Act 2004 Pt 1 The Pensions Regulator s.73(1): Inspection of premises – occupational pension schemes DWP Not set Not set
576 Pensions Act 2004 s.73(3): Inspection of premises – stakeholder pension schemes DWP Not set Not set
577 Pensions Act 2004 s.73(4): Inspection of premises - trust based stakeholder pensions schemes DWP Not set Not set
578 Pensions Act 2004 s.74(1): Inspection of premises in respect of employers’ obligation – investigate compliance with s.3 of WR&P Act 1999 DWP Not set Not set
579 Pensions Act 2004 s.74(4): Inspection of premises in respect of employers’ obligation – Investigate direct pension payments DWP Not set Not set
580 Pensions Act 2004 Pt 2 The Board of the Pension Protection Fund s.192: Entry of premises by person appointed by the Board DWP Not set Not set
581 Pensions Act 2004 s.78: Warrants DWP Not set Not set
582 Pensions Act 2004 s.194: Warrants – inspector appointed by the Board DWP Not set Not set
583 Performing Animals (Regulation) Act 1925 s.3: Power to enter premises Act regulates Circuses etc DEFRA Not set Not set
584 Pests Act 1954 Pt I Destruction and Control of rabbits s.1: Rabbit clearance Areas DEFRA Not set Not set
585 Pet Animals Act 1951 s.4 Inspection of pet shops (pet shops are required to be licensed under s.1) DEFRA Not set Not set
586 Petroleum (Consolidation) Act 1928 S. 18 Warrants to search for and seize petroleum spirit. (This Act has been largely repealed by s. 18 remains at present.) DECC Not set Not set
587 Planning (Hazardous Substances) Act 1990 s.36: Rights of entry Powers of entry rel to planning controls rel to hazardous substances. DCLG Not set Not set
588 Planning (Hazardous Substances) Act 1990 s.36A: Warrants to enter land DCLG Not set Not set
589 Planning Act 2008 Part 5: Applications for orders granting development consent. Section 53: Rights of entry DCLG Not set Not set
590 Planning Act 2008 Part 5: Applications for orders granting development consent. Section 54: Rights of entry: Crown land DCLG Not set Not set
591 Planning Act 2008 Part 8: Enforcement (Rights of Entry. Section 163: Right to enter without a warrant) DCLG Not set Not set
592 Planning Act 2008 Part 8: Enforcement (Rights of Entry. Section 166: Rights of entry: Crown land) DCLG Not set Not set
593 Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 s.88: Rights of entry Powers relate to planning and development controls over listed buildings DCLG Not set Not set
594 Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 s.88A:Warrant to enter land DCLG Not set Not set
595 Plant Health Act 1967 s.3 control of spread of pests in Great Britain - amendments to the Plant Health (England) Order 2005 pending DEFRA Not set Not set
596 Plant Varieties and Seeds Act 1964 Pt II Seeds and Seed potatoes s.25: powers of entry DEFRA Not set Not set
597 Plant Varieties and Seeds Act 1964 Pt III Control of Imports & Prevention of Cross-Pollination S33.8 confers a power of entry if an order under S33 is made. DEFRA Not set Not set
598 Poisons Act 1972 s.9: Inspection and enforcement (6) L.a. appted inspectors given right of entry DoH Not set Not set
599 Police Act 1997 Pt III Authorisation in respect of Property s.92 - 96 HO Not set Not set
600 Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 s.17: Entry and search of premises without a search warrant for specified purposes – Lists a number of purposes all linked with arrest for offencse except s.17(1)(e) –saving life and limb HO Not set Not set
601 Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 s.18: Entry and search after an arrest. Applies to any premises occupied or controlled by person who has committed an arrestable offence as defined in s24 & Sched 1A. (s.19 contains general powers of seizure once PC on lawfully on premises) HMRC Not set Not set
602 Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 s.32: Entry and search of premises without a search warrant upon arrest of a person other than at a police station for an indictable offence. HO Not set Not set
603 Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 s.8: Power of JP to issue warrant to authorise entry & search of premises for evidence of an indictable offence HO Not set Not set
604 Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 s.9 & Sch. 1: Special Procedure: Para.12 Power of a Circuit Judge to issue a warrant to authorise entry and search of premises for excluded or special procedure material relating to an indictable offence if para.2 applies or t any offence if para.3 applies HO Not set Not set
605 Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (Application to Revenue & Customs) (Amendment) Order 2007 20102/360 HMRC Not set Not set
606 Police and Social Responsibility Act 2011 s.23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971: Introduction of a new class of drug (temporary class). Existing s.23 search and entry powers will apply to such a drug. Powers to search and obtain evidence where there is reasonable grounds to believe a person is in possession of such a drug. outstanding Not set Not set
607 Police Reform Act 2002 Pt IV Police Powers Seizure of Motor Vehicles s.59: Vehicles used in a manner causing alarm, distress or annoyance. Regs made under s.60 have to be in force for this section to apply. (3)© HO Not set Not set
608 Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 Pt X Miscellaneous s.146:Supervisory powers of Commission (Powers of the Electoral Commission) CO Not set Not set
609 Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 Sch. 19B Investigatory powers of Electoral Commission. Para. 2 - CO Not set Not set
610 Port of London Act 1968 Pt X The Port Authority’s Police Force s.156: Powers of constables - 2 powers of entry – (2) to vessel only (3) vessel/ vehicle DfT Not set Not set
611 Port of London Act 1968 Pt VII Vessels & Navigation s.119: Regulation of Crowds by Commission of MPS (3) Power to enter a vessel DfT Not set Not set
612 Port of London Act 1968 Pt IV The Finances of the Port Authority s.39: Recovery & Enforcement of charges (12) DfT Not set Not set
613 Port of London Act 1968 s.90: Entry on land to survey etc DfT Not set Not set
614 Port of London Act 1968 s.137: Boarding vessels Power to enter vessel in the Thames or docks. DfT Not set Not set
615 Postal Services Act 2000 Sch. 5 para. 10 (Modifies s.11 Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 – see above) BIS Not set Not set
616 Postal Services Act 2000 Sch. 5 para. 20 (Applies Scottish equivalent of S.11 CPA) Scottish prov only BIS Not set Not set
617 Postal Services Act 2000 s.95: & Sch. 6 Further provisions relating to land Para. 2: Entry on land for exploratory purposes BIS Not set Not set
618 Postal Services Act 2000 Pt III Other functions of the Commission and the Council s.49:Powers of entry & seizure (Postal Service Commission) BIS Not set Not set
619 Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949 Pt III Supplemental s.22(1): Powers of entry – DEFRA Not set Not set
620 Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949 s.22(2): s.2 gives l.a.s a duty to keep their district free from rats and mice & Defra may delegate to them duty to control infestation of food by rats/mice/insects or mites. DEFRA Not set Not set
621 Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 s.7: Modification, notification & proof of orders etc (9) Concerns power of entry to deliver control orders HO Not set Not set
622 Private Security Industry Act 2001 s.19: Powers of entry & inspection Act sets up Security Industry Authority (SIA) to regulate security guards. This gives the SIA power to enter non-dwelling premises occupied by regulated persons. S.20 is about guidance as to exercise the power of entry. HO Not set Not set
623 Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 Pt 2 Confiscation s.49: Powers (of receivers where appted under s.48 in respect of restraint orders) (3) Power of entry HO Not set Not set
624 Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 s.51: Powers (of enforcement receivers appted under s.50) s.51(3) Power of entry HO Not set Not set
625 Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 Pt 8 Investigations s.347: Order to grant entry (where ct has made a production order under s.345) HO Not set Not set
626 Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 s.352: Search & seizure warrants Supplements above powers acc to the type of investigation – powers & conditions vary. HO Not set Not set
627 Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 s.247 & Sched 6 para 3: Where interim receiver appted under s.247 (civil recovery) HO Not set Not set
628 Property Misdescriptions Act 1991 Sch 1 para 4(2) BIS Not set Not set
629 Property Misdescriptions Act 1991 Sch 1 Enforcement. Para. 4(1): Powers of enforcement authority Regulation of Estate agencies etc by local weights & measures authority against false & misleading statements concerning property. BIS Not set Not set
630 Protection of Badgers Act 1992 s.11: Powers of constables DEFRA Not set Not set
631 Protection of Children Act 1978 s.4: Entry search & seizure (Act concerns indecent or pseudo photographs of children) MoJ Not set Not set
632 Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 s.61(3): Warrant power DoH Not set Not set
633 Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 Pt II Control of Disease s.13: Regulations for control of certain diseases (This is an order making provision in relation to ships & aircraft – a no of SIs have been made under this prov.) DoH Not set Not set
634 Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 s.50(1): Power to enter and inspect canal boats DEFRA Not set Not set
635 Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 s.50(2): Power to enter and inspect canal boats DEFRA Not set Not set
636 Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 Pt IV General s.61: Power to enter premises. (Similar terms of entry as s. 287 Public Health Act 1936.) s.61(1) DoH Not set Not set
637 Public Health Act 1875 s.305: Entry on land for purposes of the Act NB This section has been repealed by the 1936 Act except insofar as it is material for any unrepealed provs of this Act or any Act to be construed with it. DEFRA Not set Not set
638 Public Health Act 1936 s.287: Power to enter premises Gives l.a. general powers of entry (1) Power without warrant DoH Not set Not set
639 Public Health Act 1936 s.287(2) Power to obtain warrant DoH Not set Not set
640 Public Order Act 1936 s.2: Prohibition of quasi-military organisations (5) Power to obtain search warrant HO Not set Not set
641 Public Order Act 1986 s.24: Powers of entry & search (incitement to racial hatred) HO Not set Not set
642 Public Order Act 1986 Pt IIIA Hatred against person on religious grounds s.29H: Powers of entry & search (? Whether fully in force) HO Not set Not set
643 Public Order Act 1986 s.20: applies powers of entry/inspection in s.15 Theatres Act 1968 (see below) to s.20 POA offence DCMS Not set Not set
644 Public Order Act 1986 s.29D: applies s.15 Theatres Act 1968 (see below) DCMS Not set Not set
645 Public Stores Act 1875 s.12 (2) Search warrant – offence under s.5 to obliterate marks denoting Her Majesty’s property. MoJ Not set Not set
646 Radioactive Material (Road Transport) Act 1991 s.5(2): Powers of entry DECC Not set Not set
647 Radioactive Material (Road Transport) Act 1991 s.5(1): Powers of entry DECC Not set Not set
648 Railways Act 1993 Pt III Miscellaneous, General & Supplemental Provisions Safety, emergencies, security etc. s.121 Security inspections – includes power of entry to ‘relevant asset’ (defined in s.118) DfT Not set Not set
649 Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003 Pt 4 Shipping: Alcohol & Drugs – enforcement s.86: Right of entry DfT Not set Not set
650 Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003 Pt 5 Aviation: Alcohol & Drugs S. 98 DfT Not set Not set
651 Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003 Pt 1 Investigation of Railway Accidents – Investigation by Rail Accident Investigation Branch s.8: Investigator’s powers DfT Not set Not set
652 Refuse Disposal (Amenity) Act 1978 s. 8: Powers of entry – L.a.s have power to remove abandoned vehicles under s.3 & other refuse under s.6 DEFRA Not set Not set
653 Regional Development Agencies Act 1998 Pt I Regional Development Agencies s.21: Rights of Entry (RDAs have power under s.20 to acquire land compulsorily) BIS Not set Not set
654 Regional Development Agencies Act 1998 Sch. 5 para. 5: (Modifies s.11 Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 – see above) BIS Not set Not set
655 Regional Development Agencies Act 1998 Vesting & Acquisition of Land – supplemental provisions Sch. 6 para. 11 provisions for apparatus belonging to stat undertakers where land vested in RDA BIS Not set Not set
656 Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 Art 27(1)(a):Power to enter premises for the purpose of carrying out this Order and any regulations made under it DCLG Not set Not set
657 Requisitioned Land and War Works Act 1945 s.28 Maintenance and use of war works MOD Not set Not set
658 Requisitioned Land and War Works Act 1948 s.12 power to maintain government oil pipe-lines MOD Not set Not set
659 Reservoirs Act 1975 Additional powers of an Enforcement authority s.17(1): Powers of entry (L.a. in whose area reservoir is situated is enforcement authority) DEFRA Not set Not set
660 Reservoirs Act 1975 s.17(5): Power to apply for warrant DEFRA Not set Not set
661 Riding Establishments Act 1964 s.2: Inspection of Riding Establishments – (persons keeping such establishments are required to be licensed by the local authority) DEFRA Not set Not set
662 Rights of Entry (Gas and Electricity Boards) Act 1954 s.1: Restriction of right of entry - restricts rights of entry to those where occupier consents or there is a warrant except where there is an emergency. DECC Not set Not set
663 Rights of Entry (Gas and Electricity Boards) Act 1954 s.2: Warrant to authorise entry DECC Not set Not set
664 Road Traffic Act 1988 s.165A: Power to seize vehicles driven w/o licence or insurance. DfT Not set Not set
665 Road Traffic Act 1988 Pt I Principal Road Safety Provisions s.6E: Power of Entry DfT Not set Not set
666 Road Traffic Act 1988 s.76: Fitting and supply of defective or unsuitable vehicle parts DfT Not set Not set
667 Road Traffic Act 1988 s.77: Testing of used vehicles at sale rooms etc 2 similar powers of entry (1) & (3) DfT Not set Not set
668 Road Traffic Act 1988 Pt II Construction & use of Vehicles and Equipment s.68: Inspection of public passenger vehicles & goods vehicles DfT Not set Not set
669 Road Traffic Act 1988 s.181: General Provisions as to accident inquiries DfT Not set Not set
670 Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Pt IV Parking places s.43: Control of off-street parking in Greater London – regs may be made & licence must specify, inter alia, right to enter & inspect licensed parking place DfT Not set Not set
671 Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Special Parking provisions s.61: Loading areas Right of l.a. to enter loading area in relation to traffic signs DfT Not set Not set
672 Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 s.71: Power to enter land in connection with traffic signs DfT Not set Not set
673 Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 s.72: Powers exercisable by parish or community councils DfT Not set Not set
674 Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975 s.11: Powers of entry & inspection Act gives l.a. controls over any sports stadium designated by SoS as requiring safety certificate DCMS Not set Not set
675 Salmon Act 1986 s.32: Applies s.32 Salmon & Freshwater Fisheries Act 1975 see below DEFRA Not set Not set
676 Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Act 1975 Pt V Administration & Enforcement Powers of water bailiffs etc s.31: Powers of search etc DEFRA Not set Not set
677 Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Act 1975 s.32: Power to enter lands DEFRA Not set Not set
678 Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Act 1975 Pt II Obstructions to Passage of Fish s.9: Duty to make and maintain fish passes EA may require owner/occupier to make fish pass etc DEFRA Not set Not set
679 Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Act 1975 s.33: Orders & Warrants to enter suspected premises – 2 warrant powers (1) RS any offence on land (2) RS any offence on premises DEFRA Not set Not set
680 School Standards and Framework Act S40 and Schedule 13 paragraph 1(3) and 5(2): Where a LA have power to give a direction as to the occupation and use of the premises of a community, community special or voluntary controlled school as they think fit, which includes a power of the LA or their representative to enter the premises to carry out any of the LA's function in respect of the school. DoE Not set Not set
681 Scrap Metal Dealers Act 1964 s.6: Rights of entry and inspection (1) Right of PC to enter (2) Right of l.a. to enter L.a.s required to maintain register of scrap metal dealers under this Act. HO Not set Not set
682 Scrap Metal Dealers Act 1964 s.6 (3): Power to apply for warrant HO Not set Not set
683 Sea Fish (Conservation) Act 1967 s.15: Powers of sea-fishery officers for enforcement of Act (2A) Power of entry where premises being used to carry on business in connection with fishing boats/ storage /sale of fish DEFRA Not set Not set
684 Sea Fish (Conservation) Act 1967 s.16: Enforcement of Orders under ss 1 and 2 Power of entry where premises used for carrying on any business in connection with the treatment/ storage/ sale of sea fish DEFRA Not set Not set
685 Sea Fisheries (Shellfish) Act 1967 s.4B: Powers of sea-fishery officers on land to enforce regulated fishery (Scotland only) DEFRA Not set Not set
686 Sea Fisheries (Shellfish) Act 1967 s.5: Cesser of right conferred by order under s.1. DEFRA Not set Not set
687 Sea Fisheries (Shellfish) Act 1967 s.14: Supplementary provisions as to orders under ss 12 & 13 DEFRA Not set Not set
688 Sea Fisheries Regulation Act 1966 s.12: Entry on premises on which an offence is suspected to have been committed DEFRA Not set Not set
689 Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 Pt 2 Investigations, Prosecutions, Proceedings and Proceeds of Crime s.66: Power to enter and seize documents HO Not set Not set
690 Sexual Offences Act 2003 Pt 2 Notification and Orders s.96B:Power of entry & search of relevant offender’s home address outstanding Not set Not set
691 Shipping and Trading Interests (Protection) Act 1995 s.3: Enforcement of s.1 – (Power to regulate shipping services etc in event of foreign action) Dft Not set Not set
692 Slaughter of Poultry Act 1967 s.4: Power of entry DEFRA Not set Not set
693 Slaughterhouses Act 1974 s.42:Powers of Entry (this section appears to be in force though others repealed) DEFRA Not set Not set
694 Social Security Administration Act 1992 Pt VI Enforcement s.109C: Power of entry DWP Not set Not set
695 Social Security Administration Act 1992 s.121A: Recovery of contributions etc in E & W ( to be repealed by Tribunal, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 – see below) HMRC Not set Not set
696 Solicitors Act 1974 Sch. 1 Intervention in Solicitor’s Practice Pt II Powers exercisable on intervention – money - para. 9: Documents – LS may give notice to solicitor or firm requiring prod of docs MoJ Not set Not set
697 Sunday Trading Act 1994 Sch. 2 Supplementary provisions – general enforcement provisions para. 3:Powers of entry BIS Not set Not set
698 Taxes Management Act 1970 Pt VI Collection and Recovery s.61: Distraint by collectors (taxes take priority over other claims to debtors goods etc) HMRC Not set Not set
699 Telecommunications Act 1984 Sched 2 The Telecommunications Code Para 12 BIS Not set Not set
700 Terrorism Act 2000 Sch. 5 para. 3: Relates to premises within a cordoned area (ss 33/34) HO Not set Not set
701 Terrorism Act 2000 Pt V Counter-Terrorist Powers s.42: Search of premises (for person liable to arrest under s.41) HO Not set Not set
702 Terrorism Act 2000 Sch. 5 Terrorist investigations: Information para. 1: HO Not set Not set
703 Terrorism Act 2000 Sch.5 para 2 specific premises warrant for non residential premises HO Not set Not set
704 Terrorism Act 2000 Sch. 5 para. 5: Exclude and Special Procedure material: production and access HO Not set Not set
705 Terrorism Act 2000 Sch. 5 para. 11: Search HO Not set Not set
706 Terrorism Act 2006 Pt 2 Miscellaneous Provisions s.28: Search, seizure & forfeiture of terrorist publications HO Not set Not set
707 Theatres Act 1968 s.15(2): Entry & inspection w/out warrant to check compliance with terms of licence DCMS Not set Not set
708 Theatres Act 1968 s.15(1): Powers of entry & inspection - warrant DCMS Not set Not set
709 Theft Act 1968 s.26: Search for stolen goods – search warrant MoJ Not set Not set
710 Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Act 2002 s.14: Powers of entry – Enforcement authority is local weights & measures authority (1) Entry without warrant DoH Not set Not set
711 Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Act 2002 (4) Power to obtain warrant DoH Not set Not set
712 Town and Country Planning Act 1990 Pt III Control over Development s.106: Planning obligations (6) (NB this section has been repealed but no commencement provision as yet) DCLG Not set Not set
713 Town and Country Planning Act 1990 Pt VII Enforcement s.178: Execution & cost of works required by enforcement notice DCLG Not set Not set