27C
CurrentAuthorisation to apply for covert search warrant
27C Authorisation to apply for covert search warrant
An authorisation to apply for a covert search warrant issued under this Part may be given in accordance with this Division if the person giving the authorisation suspects or believes on reasonable grounds—
(a)
that a terrorist act has been, is being, or is likely to be, committed, and
(b)
that the entry to and search of premises will substantially assist in responding to or preventing the terrorist act, and
(c)
that it is necessary for the entry and search of those premises to be conducted without the knowledge of any occupier of the premises.
This Act’s bill:Explanatory memorandumSecond reading speech
Research tools for this sectionSubscription
The statute text is free to read above. View subscription options to unlock the case-law research tools for each provision.