Peace and Good Behaviour Act 1982
sec.67Requirements for entry to buildings on fortified premises
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sec.67 Requirements for entry to buildings on fortified premises
A police officer or a person authorised by a police officer may enter a building on the fortified premises only if the police officer reasonably believes the entry is needed to take the enforcement action. Also, a person mentioned in subsection (1) may enter a part of the building where a person resides only if— the police officer reasonably believes the fortification consists of or includes that part; and entry to the part is needed to take the enforcement action. s 67 ins 2016 No. 62 s 267 (sec.67-ssec.1) A police officer or a person authorised by a police officer may enter a building on the fortified premises only if the police officer reasonably believes the entry is needed to take the enforcement action. (sec.67-ssec.2) Also, a person mentioned in subsection (1) may enter a part of the building where a person resides only if— the police officer reasonably believes the fortification consists of or includes that part; and entry to the part is needed to take the enforcement action.
- (a) the police officer reasonably believes the fortification consists of or includes that part; and
- (b) entry to the part is needed to take the enforcement action.