Section 28C — Immigration Act 1971: Search and arrest without warrant.

Search and arrest without warrant. 28C 1 An immigration officer may enter and search any premises for the purpose of arresting a person for an offence under section 25 or 25A .

2 The power may be exercised—

a only to the extent that it is reasonably required for that purpose;

and b only if the officer has reasonable grounds for believing that the person whom he is seeking is on the premises.

3 In relation to premises consisting of two or more separate dwellings, the power is limited to entering and searching—

a any parts of the premises which the occupiers of any dwelling comprised in the premises use in common with the occupiers of any such other dwelling;

and b any such dwelling in which the officer has reasonable grounds for believing that the person whom he is seeking may be.

4 The power may be exercised only if the officer produces identification showing that he is an immigration officer (whether or not he is asked to do so).