[2013] EWCA Civ 866

A distinction could be drawn between the purpose of executing the search warrant and the operational decision as to the timing of execution. Accordingly, a decision to bring forward a search for stolen goods so that suspects could be detained during the period of a Royal wedding, thereby preventing possible disorder, did not prevent the dominant purpose of the search being the one authorised by the warrant.

CA (Civ Div) (Maurice Kay LJ, Patten LJ, Fulford LJ)

18/07/2013