From: Jeremy Peter Howells, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sorry Steve the right of access is a lot wider than you seem to think, in certain circumstances all of these and more have a right of access to your home without a warrant. True they usually call the police as by that stage a brach of the peace is a likely event if they enter (social workers, etc) or public safety is at risk (gas workers, etc). Gas, water and electricity worker have a statutiry right of access to their equipment fitted in your home for safety or inspection (can also be wider). Social worker can enter under various child protection criteria if they have reasonable cause (they usually call the police). Customs and Excise have an 'open warrant' and usually only need the signature of a supervisory officer to exercise it. Fire and ambulance services can enter to do their respective duties. BT can enter to remove its lines and equipment (they usually don't apparently - I think this also applies to other telcos). I believe TV licencing need a warrant as do the police except when they are in 'hot persuit' or have reasonable suspicion that a wanted person is on the premises (search warrants usually only applly to searches for things not people). Environmental health officers do indeed have a right of access but usually use it through the courts. There are lots of others. Richard Stillgoe did a comedy sketch on it on TV the list is truly amazing. Regards Jerry Cybershooters website: http://www.cybershooters.org List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___________________________________________________________ T O P I C A http://www.topica.com/t/17 Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Your Favorite Topics
