83Occupier entitled to watch search etc

83 Occupier entitled to watch search etc (1) If the occupier of premises is present at the premises while a warrant is being executed, the occupier is entitled to watch the authorised person, and any person assisting the authorised person, conduct any search and exercise any other power authorised by the warrant.

(2) However, the occupier is not entitled to watch the authorised person or a person assisting the authorised person, exercise their powers if— (a) to do so would interfere with the powers being exercised; or (b) the occupier is under arrest, and allowing them to watch the powers being exercised would interfere with the objective of the warrant. (3) This section does not prevent an authorised officer exercising powers under this part in 2 or more areas of the premises at the same time.