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NO. 17 OF 2000
- (b) entry to the premises is necessary for the purposes referred to in section 17 (ii) and (iii); and
- (c) the consent of the person who is in control of the premises cannot be obtained or such consent is refused,
may issue, unconditionally or subject to conditions, a warrant authorising the entry of the premises, at any time within 14 days of the issue of the warrant (or within such further time as may be specified in the warrant) by the international inspector or national inspector for the purposes referred to in paragraph (b).
(3) The Director shall—
- (a) before applying for a warrant, make reasonable inquiries as to whether any other applications for such a warrant have been made in respect of the premises concerned, and (if so) the following matters:
- (i) the offence or offences (if any) alleged in respect of each application; and
- (ii) the results of each application; and
- (b) disclose on the application for the warrant the results of the inquiries.
Use of force
23. If force is required to enter and inspect any premises specified in a warrant issued under section 21 or 22 (whether by breaking down a door or otherwise), or in breaking open anything in the premises, the person executing the warrant may use such force as is reasonable in the circumstances.
Obligations of persons carrying out inspections
24.—(1) Every national inspector shall—
- (a) carry his identification certificate; and
- (b) produce it to any person appearing to be in control of the premises entered—
- (i) on entering the premises (if such a person is then present); and
- (ii) at any reasonable time thereafter, if asked to do so by the person.
