Legislation – Coroners and Justice Act 2009

by the Chief Coroner, or

by another senior coroner nominated by the Chief Coroner to give authorisation,

the senior coroner conducting the investigation has reason to suspect that there may be anything on the land which relates to a matter that is relevant to the investigation, and

any of the conditions in sub-paragraph (3) are met.

that it is not practicable to communicate with a person entitled to grant permission to enter and search the land;

that permission to enter and search the land has been refused;

that the senior coroner has reason to believe that such permission would be refused if requested;

that the purpose of a search may be frustrated or seriously prejudiced unless the senior coroner can secure immediate entry to the land on arrival.

may seize anything that is on the land;

may inspect and take copies of any documents.