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Terrorism (Emergency Powers) Act 2003

27EApplication for warrant in person

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27E Application for warrant in person (1) An application for a covert search warrant must be made: (a) by the authorised police officer in person; and (b) by affidavit. Terrorism (Emergency Powers) Act 2003 68 (2) A Supreme Court Judge must not issue a covert search warrant unless the information given by the applicant in relation to the application is verified before the Supreme Court Judge on oath or by affidavit. (3) This section does not apply to a special warrant.

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