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Terrorism (Police Powers) Act 2002
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#### 19 Power to enter and search premises
19 Power to enter and search premises
> > (1) A police officer may, without a warrant, enter and search any premises, if—
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> > > (a) the officer suspects on reasonable grounds that a person who is the target of an authorisation may be in the premises, or
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> > > (b) the officer suspects on reasonable grounds that a vehicle that is the target of an authorisation may be in the premises, or
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> > > (c) the premises are in an area that is the target of an authorisation.
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> > (2) The police officer must do as little damage as possible.