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Section 453A: Power to enter and remain on premises

Companies Act 1985 · 1985 c. 6View on legislation.gov.uk

Part XIV: Investigation of Companies and Their Affairs; Requisition of Documents

An inspector or investigator may act under subsection (2) in relation to a company if—

he is authorised to do so by the Secretary of State, and
he thinks that to do so will materially assist him in the exercise of his functions under this Part in relation to the company.

An inspector or investigator may at all reasonable times—

require entry to relevant premises, and
remain there for such period as he thinks necessary for the purpose mentioned in subsection (1)(b).

Relevant premises are premises which the inspector or investigator believes are used (wholly or partly) for the purposes of the company's business.

In exercising his powers under subsection (2), an inspector or investigator may be accompanied by such other persons as he thinks appropriate.

A person who intentionally obstructs a person lawfully acting under subsection (2) or (4) is guilty of an offence.

A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable—

on conviction on indictment, to a fine;
on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum.

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An inspector is a person appointed under section 431, 432 or 442.

An investigator is a person authorised for the purposes of section 447.

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