where entry into the premises is pursuant to section 64 of the Act —
(i)
an inspector; or
(ii)
an investigating officer; and
(b)
where entry into the premises is under a warrant issued under section 65 of the Act —
(i)
an officer of the Commission named in the warrant; or
(ii)
the inspector named in the warrant.
Search warrants
18.—(1) A warrant under section 65 of the Act shall —
(a)
be in the form set out in the Schedule;
(b)
be signed by a District Judge; and
(c)
bear the seal of the court.
(2) A search warrant issued under the Act may be executed in any part of Singapore.
List of all things taken to be made and signed
19.—(1) A list of all things taken in the course of any entry to any premises under the Act and of the places in which they are respectively produced or found shall be prepared or caused to be prepared and signed by the officer entering the premises.
(2) The occupier of the premises entered or some person in his behalf shall in every instance be permitted to attend during the entry, and a copy of the list prepared and signed under paragraph (1) shall be delivered to that occupier or person at his request, as soon as practicable.
Legal advice during investigations
20.—(1) An officer shall grant a request of the occupier of premises entered by the officer to allow a reasonable time for the occupier’s professional legal adviser to arrive at the premises before the investigation continues, if —
(a)
the officer considers it reasonable in the circumstances to do so; and
(b)
the officer is satisfied that such conditions as he considers it appropriate to impose in granting the occupier’s request are, or will be, complied with.
(2) In paragraph (1), “a reasonable time” means such period of time as the officer considers is reasonable in the circumstances.
(3) A person required by the Commission under section 63 of the Act to provide specified information or an explanation of a specified document in person may be accompanied by a professional legal adviser.