Section 7: Powers of officers

7. Powers of officers (1) Subject to subsection (2), an officer of the Unit may, at all reasonable times, for the purpose of exercising any of the functions of the Unit, enter any premises, make inspections, seek information, examine records and make copies of them. (2) (a) A Magistrate may, upon an affidavit sworn by an officer of the Unit to the effect that he reasonably believes that an elderly person is being abused, issue a warrant authorising the officer to enter such premises as may be specified in the warrant for any of the purposes specified in subsection (1). (b) A warrant issued under paragraph (a) shall be valid for the period stated in the warrant. P45– 5 [Issue 9] Protection of Elderly Persons Act (3) An officer exercising his powers under subsection (1) or (2)— (a) shall, on demand, show his authority by producing a card or other document signed by the Permanent Secretary and bearing the seal of the Ministry; and (b) may be accompanied by a police officer. (4) The officer-in-charge of the Unit may, for the purpose of exercising any function of the Unit, issue a summons, in the form set out in the Schedule, to any person to— (a) attend such place at such time as he may direct; and (b) provide such written or oral information as may be necessary. [S. 7 amended by s. 3 of Act 16 of 2016 w.e.f. 3 September 2016.]