Power to seize evidence etc
175 Power to seize evidence etc
An inspector who enters a workplace under section 163 (Powers of entry) may seize anything (including a document) at the place if the inspector reasonably believes the thing is evidence of an offence against this Act.
A reference to an Act includes a reference to statutory instruments made or in force under the Act, including a regulation and any law or instrument applied, adopted or incorporated by the Act (see Legislation Act, s 104).
An inspector who enters a place with a search warrant may seize the evidence for which the warrant was issued.
An inspector may also seize anything else at the place if the inspector reasonably believes—
the thing is evidence of an offence against this Act; and
the seizure is necessary to prevent the thing being hidden, lost or destroyed or used to continue or repeat the offence.
This provision refers to the regulations (a regulation
). Made under this Act:
- Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 · Rule · under s 276
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