Section 130 — Evidence of authority

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

This version in force from 2026-04-07

Snapshot: 2026-08-24

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(1) This section applies where a person is proposing to exercise—

(a) any enforcement function of the Secretary of State;

(b) any power of an enforcement officer, other than a power by virtue of section 116 (power to bring proceedings in employment tribunal).

(2) The person must, if required to do so, produce identification showing that the person is authorised to exercise that function.