Section 34: Power of entry
consolidated text (as at 2011, amended since). juris shows the text as it was consolidated; it does not confirm that this is the law in force today.
34. Power of entry
(1) The officer charged with the execution of the warrant may lawfully
enter any such dwelling house or premises with his assistants to execute the
warrant, and they are justified in making search as directed by the warrant
although the goods are not found.
(2) Where the door is shut, the officer may proceed to break open the
door, if after notification of his office and purpose and demand of admission
duly made he is otherwise unable to obtain admittance.
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- Can the officer executing a search warrant break open my door if I don't let them in?