Section 2: Warrants to enter and search

Criminal Justice Act 2003 (2003 c. 44)

In section 16 of the 1984 Act (execution of warrants), after subsection (2) there is inserted—

(2A) A person so authorised has the same powers as the constable whom he accompanies in respect of—

(a) the execution of the warrant, and

(b) the seizure of anything to which the warrant relates.

(2B) But he may exercise those powers only in the company, and under the supervision, of a constable.

Reproduced from legislation.gov.uk as captured on 2026-07-13. Statute is amended over time — check the source below for the version in force. This is a reference, not legal advice.

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