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Search of Premises Under TPIM Notice

Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Act 2011, Sch.5

  • Warrant: No
  • Force: Yes
  • Notice: No

Where a Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures (TPIM) notice is in force, a constable may enter and search the residence of the individual subject to the notice for the purpose of determining whether the individual is complying with the measures imposed. The search may also extend to searching for items that could be used in connection with terrorism-related activity.

Conditions

  • A TPIM notice must be in force in respect of the individual
  • The search must be for the purpose of monitoring compliance or finding terrorism-related items
  • The constable must have reasonable grounds for believing the search is necessary for one of these purposes

Limitations

  • The power is specific to the residence specified in the TPIM notice
  • Items found that are not related to terrorism or TPIM compliance may not be seized under this power
  • The individual subject to the TPIM notice must be informed that a search has taken place

Last updated 24 September 2026