Terrorism (Police Powers) Act 2002
19Power to enter and search premises
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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—
(a) the officer suspects on reasonable grounds that a person who is the target of an authorisation may be in the premises, or
(b) the officer suspects on reasonable grounds that a vehicle that is the target of an authorisation may be in the premises, or
(c) the premises are in an area that is the target of an authorisation.
(2) The police officer must do as little damage as possible.