232Protection of police acting in execution of warrant

#### 232 Protection of police acting in execution of warrant 232 Protection of police acting in execution of warrant (cf [Police Act 1990](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1990-047), s 215) > > (1) If any proceedings (whether criminal or not) are brought against any police officer for anything done or purportedly done by the police officer in execution of a warrant (whether issued under this or any other Act or law), or a notice to produce documents issued under this Act, the police officer is not to be convicted or held liable merely because— > > > > > (a) there was an irregularity or defect in the issuing of the warrant or notice, or > > > > > (b) the person who issued the warrant or notice lacked the jurisdiction to do so. > > > (2) In any such proceedings, the court must acquit the police officer or dismiss the proceedings if the police officer— > > > > > (a) produces the warrant or notice, and > > > > > (b) proves that the signature on the warrant or notice is that of the person whose signature it purports to be, and > > > > > (c) proves that such a person has the reputation of being, and acts as, a person who has the jurisdiction to issue the warrant or notice, and > > > > > (d) the act complained of was done in execution of the warrant or notice.