Schedule 3, paragraph 2(2)

The powers of an inspector referred to in the preceding sub-paragraph are the following, namely— at any reasonable time (or, in a situation which in his opinion is or may be dangerous, at any time) to enter any premises which he has reason to believe it is necessary for him to enter for the purpose mentioned in sub-paragraph (1) above; to take with him a constable if he has reasonable cause to apprehend any serious obstruction in the execution of his duty; without prejudice to the preceding sub-paragraph, on entering any premises by virtue of paragraph (a) above to take with him— any other person duly authorised by the inspector’s enforcement authority; and any equipment or materials required for any purpose for which the power of entry is being exercised; to make such examination and investigation as may in any circumstances be necessary for the purpose mentioned in sub-paragraph (1) above; to require any person whom he has reasonable cause to believe to be able to give any information relevant to any examination or investigation under paragraph (d) above to answer (in the absence of persons other than a person nominated by him to be present and any persons whom the inspector may allow to be present) such questions as the inspector thinks fit to ask and to sign a declaration of the truth of his answers; to require the production of, inspect, and take copies of or of any entry in— any records which by virtue of these Regulations are required to be kept, and any other books, records or documents which it is necessary for him to see for the purposes of any examination or investigation under paragraph (d) above; to require any person to afford him such facilities and assistance with respect to any matters or things within that person’s control or in relation to which that person has responsibilities as are necessary to enable the inspector to exercise any of the powers conferred on him by this paragraph; any other power which is necessary for the purpose mentioned in sub-paragraph (1) above.

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Source: legislation.gov.uk · retrieved 2026-09-04