216Particular powers available to officers executing search

216 Particular powers available to officers executing search warrant (1) In executing a search warrant, the executing police officer or a person assisting may take photographs (including video recordings) of the premises or of people or things at the premises— (a) for a purpose incidental to the execution of the warrant; or (b) if the occupier of the premises consents in writing. (2) The executing police officer and a person assisting may complete the execution of a search warrant only if the warrant is in force, after all of them temporarily leave the premises— (a) for not more than 1 hour; or (b) for a longer period if the occupier of the premises consents in writing. (3) The execution of a search warrant may be completed if— (a) the execution is stopped by an order of a court; and (b) the order is later reversed or set aside on appeal; and (c) the warrant is still in force.