Section 21, The Independent Police Complaints Board Regulations, 2013

The Board may allow a person giving evidence at a hearingto be represented by a legal practitioner. 14. (1) For the purpose of an investigation, the Board may – (a) enter and inspect any premises occupied or used by a public body or authority in that capacity; (b) inspect any document or other thing in the premises; and (c) take copies of any document in the premises. (2) A public body or authority shall make available to the Board such facilities as are necessary to enable the powers conferred by this regulation to be exercised. (3) Sub-regulation (1) shall not apply where– (a) under any enactment an objection to production of the document or other thing may be upheld; (b) public interest may justify an objection to an inspection of the premises; (c) a public or local authority or public official acting in such capacity enjoys a privilege under any enactment; or (d) under any enactment duty or secrecy or other restriction on disclosure applies to a public authority or public official. 15. (1) Where the Board wishes to enter private premises in furtherance of an investigation it shall first obtain a search warrant from a court. (2) For the purpose of an investigation, the Board may – Entry to public premises. Entry unto private premises. Hearing. Public and private hearings. Evidence and procedure. Hearing in relation to Judicial proceedings. Right of appearance of interested persons. Legal representation. 8 9 (a) any injustice to the witness if assistance is declined; (b) the significance of the evidence that the witness is giving or appears likely to give; and (c) any other relevant matter.