SCHEDULE 12 OFCOM's Powers of Entry, Inspection and Audit
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SCHEDULE 12 OFCOM's Powers of Entry, Inspection and Audit

Section 107

Authorised persons

1

(1)     OFCOM may authorise persons to—

(a)     exercise powers of entry and inspection under paragraph 2;

(b)     carry out audits in accordance with notices under paragraph 4;

(c)     apply for a warrant to be issued under paragraph 5, and execute such a warrant that has been issued.

(2)     “Authorised person†means—

(a)     in paragraph 2, a person authorised for the purposes mentioned in sub-paragraph (1)(a);

(b)     in paragraph 4, a person authorised for the purposes mentioned in sub-paragraph (1)(b);

(c)     in other paragraphs of this Schedule, a person authorised for the purposes mentioned in sub-paragraph (1)(c).

(3)     An authorisation under this paragraph must be in writing.

Power of entry and inspection without a warrant

2

(1)     The powers conferred by this paragraph may be exercised in relation to premises only if OFCOM—

(a)     believe that the premises are being used by the provider of a regulated service in connection with the provision of a regulated service, and

(b)     have given the occupier of the premises seven days' notice that they propose to exercise the powers.

(2)     The powers

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