Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE): Primary legislation governing police powers, including Section 17 (Entry and search after arrest), Section 18 (Entry and search of premises of arrested persons), Section 32 (Search upon arrest), and PACE Code B (Searches of premises and seizure of property)

Human Rights Act 1998: Fundamental rights legislation including Article 8 (Right to respect for private and family life) and Article 1 of Protocol 1 (Protection of property) which must be considered when conducting searches

Data Protection Act 2018: Legislation governing how personal information must be handled, including principles of data collection and processing, and individual rights regarding their personal information

College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice (APP): Professional guidelines that provide detailed guidance on search procedures and documentation requirements for law enforcement

Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001: Legislation defining police powers of seizure during searches

Voluntary Consent Requirements: Legal requirement that consent must be given freely and voluntarily, with the right to withdraw consent at any time

Search Scope Documentation: Legal requirement to clearly document the scope and limitations of the search, including specific areas to be searched and items to be seized

Rights Documentation: Requirement to inform and document that the person giving consent understands their rights, including the right to refuse or withdraw consent

Seizure Documentation: Legal requirement to properly document any items seized during the search, including detailed descriptions and locations

Witness Requirements: Legal considerations regarding the presence of witnesses during the search and documentation of their presence