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Serious Crime Control Act 2009
56Power to search premises and vehicles
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56 Power to search premises and vehicles (1) A police officer may search any premises specified in a public safety order if the officer reasonably suspects a person in relation to whom a public safety order is in force is at or in the premises. (2) However, the police officer may remain on the premises only for as long as is reasonably necessary to find out if the person is or has been on the premises.