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Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Act 1987
38QOccupier entitled to watch search
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#### 38Q Occupier entitled to watch search
(1) If:
(a) a warrant in relation to premises is being executed; and
(b) the occupier of the premises or another person who apparently represents the occupier is present at the premises;
the occupier of the premises or that person is entitled to watch the search being conducted.
(2) The right to watch the search being conducted ceases if the person impedes the search.
(3) This section does not prevent 2 or more areas of the premises being searched at the same time.