s 139
In forcePower to enter places
Part 7Investigators
Division 3Particular powers of investigators
Subdivision 2Entry of places
139 Power to enter places
(1)
An investigator may enter a place for carrying out an investigation if—
(a)
its occupier consents to the entry; or
(b)
it is a public place and the entry is made when the place is open to the public; or
(c)
the entry is authorised by a warrant.
(2)
For the purpose of asking the occupier of a place for consent to enter, an investigator may, without the occupier’s consent or a warrant—
(a)
enter land around premises at the place to an extent that is reasonable to contact the occupier; or
(b)
enter part of the place the investigator reasonably considers members of the public ordinarily are allowed to enter when they wish to contact the occupier.
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