Section 63 — Powers in respect of persons

Extent: E+W+S

Snapshot: 2026-08-24

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(1) If an inspector considers it necessary for the purposes of an investigation, the inspector may require a person—

(a) to provide to the inspector, or allow the inspector access to, information, items or material in any manner the inspector considers appropriate;

(b) not to access, disturb, move or alter anything specified by the inspector.

(2) The Secretary of State may make regulations authorising an inspector to require a person to provide other forms of assistance for the purposes of an investigation.