97 Powers of entry and search
Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (2006 c 36) | Legislation

Entry, search and seizure

97  Powers of entry and search

(1)     A justice of the peace may grant a search warrant under this section if he is satisfied by information on oath that—

(a)     there is reasonable ground for suspecting that an offence under this Act, other than an offence under Part 4 or section 111, has been or is being committed; and

(b)     evidence of the commission of the offence is to be found on premises specified in the information, or in a vehicle, ship or aircraft so specified.

(2)     A search warrant under this section is a warrant empowering a constable

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