Now in its fourth edition, this book provides a practical Guide to the powers of entry, inspection, search, and seizure available in both criminal and civil proceedings. It offers a comprehensive description and analysis of the powers available to the police and other officials (including the Inland Revenue, local government officers, HM Customs and Excise, and Trading Standards officers). The powers of personal search as well as searches of premises are included, along with an explanation and discussion of the general principles that apply, including those arising under the Human Rights Act 1998.