Proceeds of Crime Act 2002
242Specific powers available to officers executing the warrant
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242 Specific powers available to officers executing the warrant
(1) In executing a *search warrant, the *executing officer or a *person assisting may take photographs (including video recordings) of the *premises or of 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 officer and a *person assisting may complete the execution of a *search warrant, provided that the warrant is still in force, after all of them temporarily leave the *premises: (a) for not more than one 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 revoked or reversed on appeal; and (c) the warrant is still in force.