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HEALTH AND PERSONAL SOCIAL SERVICES (NORTHERN IRELAND) ORDER 1972 - SECT 50

50.(1) An authorised person may, on production if required of his credentials,
at any reasonable time enter any home for persons in need or other premises in
which a person is or is proposed to be accommodated under arrangements made by
the Ministry and

(a)inspect the premises; and

(b)make such examination into the state and management thereof and the
condition and treatment of persons therein as he thinks fit.

(2) The power of entry and inspection conferred by paragraph (1) may be
exercised by an authorised person in respect of any premises which he has
reasonable cause to believe are being used as premises in respect of which a
person should be registered under this Order.

(3) If any person wilfully obstructs an authorised person in the execution of
his duties under this Article he shall be guilty of an offence and shall be
liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding #20.

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