Primary legislation - powers of entry (CSV) (Microsoft Excel file - 122kb)
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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 |