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.uk>, at 11:00:40 on Tue, 24 Apr 2007, Lawrence Serewicz
<[log in to unmask]> writes
>Crossing the Threshold: 266 ways the State can enter your hom
Much as it makes a good headline, it seems that several of the powers
don't really relate to *homes* (although many do). eg:
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Maintain road signs
Local traffic authority may enter land to erect/remove/maintain signs
Pet Animals Act 1951 Inspect pet shop
Veterinary surgeon or officer of local authority may enter any
licensed pet shop to inspect and ascertain if any offences against
Act committed. Must be reasonable time. Obstruction: £500 fine
Directly on topic is:
Data Protection Act 1998 Search for evidence of violation of Data
Protection Act
Warrant from circuit judge can authorise staff of the Information
Commissioner to enter and search any premises, at a reasonable time
unless that would compromise the search. Must give copy of warrant to
occupier if present. Obstruction/unreasonable failure to assist:
£5,000 fine.
http://www.cps.org.uk/cpsfile.asp?id=693
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Roland Perry
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