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Inspection of Financial Institutions Act, 1998 (Act No. 80 of 1998)

6A. Search and seizure

 

 

(1) Any entry upon or search of any premises in terms of section 4 or 5 must be conducted with strict regard to decency and good order, including—
(a) a person's right to, respect for and the protection of dignity;
(b) the right of a person to freedom and security; and
(c) the right of a person to personal privacy.

 

(2) An inspector may be accompanied and assisted by a police officer during the entry and search of any premises under section 4 of 5.

 

(3) Any entry and search under section 4 or 5 must be executed by day, unless the execution thereof by night is justifiable and necessary.

 

[Section 6A inserted by section 151 of Act No. 45 of 2013]