Moved by
Lord Gardiner of Kimble
60: Clause 20, page 13, line 2, leave out “an” and insert “a police or customs”
Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment is consequential on the Minister’s amendment leaving out clause 17.
61: Clause 20, page 13, line 3, leave out “, 17”
Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment is consequential on the Minister’s amendment leaving out clause 17.
62: Clause 20, page 13, line 4, leave out subsections (2) to (4) and insert—
“( ) The officer may carry out any examination or measurement of anything on the premises that the officer thinks is or may be relevant evidence.”
Member’s explanatory statement
The effect of this amendment is to remove the power of a police or customs officer to test an item that the officer thinks is or may be relevant evidence, and also the power to take a sample of the item (possibly in a way that might damage it).
63: Clause 20, page 13, line 18, leave out “, 17”
Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment is consequential on the Minister’s amendment leaving out clause 17.