SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 5Powers of entry and search etc

Powers conferred by search warrant

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1

A search warrant authorises an authorised person—

a

to enter the premises specified in the warrant at a reasonable hour,

b

to search the premises to the extent that is reasonably required for the purpose of determining whether there is, or has been, a breach of a registration condition or funding condition of the relevant supported higher education provider,

c

for that purpose, to inspect items found on the premises,

d

for that purpose, to copy documents found on the premises, and

e

to seize and retain items found on the premises which the authorised person reasonably believes are evidence of a breach of a registration condition or a funding condition of the relevant supported higher education provider.

2

A search warrant may be executed by any authorised person.

3

A constable accompanying an authorised person under paragraph 3(2) may, if necessary, use reasonable force to enable the exercise of the powers conferred by the warrant.

4

An authorised person entering premises under a search warrant may—

a

be accompanied by such other persons as the authorised person considers necessary, and

b

take onto the premises such equipment as the authorised person considers necessary.