9Power to enter in emergencies

#### 9 Power to enter in emergencies 9 Power to enter in emergencies > > (1) A police officer may enter premises if the police officer believes on reasonable grounds that— > > > > > (a) a breach of the peace is being or is likely to be committed and it is necessary to enter the premises immediately to end or prevent the breach of peace, or > > > > > (b) a person has suffered significant physical injury or there is imminent danger of significant physical injury to a person and it is necessary to enter the premises immediately to prevent further significant physical injury or significant physical injury to a person, or > > > > > (c) the body of a person who has died, otherwise than as a result of an offence, is on the premises and there is no occupier on the premises to consent to the entry. > > > (1A) Before entering premises under subsection (1)(c), the police officer must obtain approval to do so (orally or in writing) from a police officer of or above the rank of Inspector. > > > (2) A police officer who enters premises under this section is to remain on the premises only as long as is reasonably necessary in the circumstances. > > **s 9:** Am 2020 No 26, Sch 1.11.