What is a dawn raid policy?
If a competition authority suspects that an infringement of competition law has occurred, it may carry out unannounced inspections (“dawn raids”) at the premises of companies suspected of involvement (and, in some circumstances, also at the premises of their customers and/or competitors).
At what time can dawn raids occur?
between 6am and 7am
A dawn raid by police usually takes place between 6am and 7am – and may occur in a wide range of criminal investigations where police need to collect evidence or make arrests before a suspect can disappear.
What happens during a dawn raid?
In the U.S. federal antitrust investigation context, a dawn raid is usually conducted by officers and agents of the DOJ and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) or other law enforcement agencies. The DOJ and other law enforcement agents will seize and/or make copies of documents and electronic data.
Why is the dawn raids significance?
In the 1970s the New Zealand police went to the homes of Pacific Islanders who they believed had overstayed their visas or work permits. Many people were sent back to the Pacific Islands. The police would often arrive very early in the morning and so they became known as the dawn raids.
What do you need to know about dawn raids?
The warrant must be validly issued. The warrant must identify the premises on which the dawn raid may be conducted and authorise an inspector or police officer to enter the premises and conduct the dawn raid. Only a person authorised in terms of the warrant may enter the premises.
When did the dawn raids start in New Zealand?
The dawn raids were a series of raids carried out at random by the New Zealand police during the mid-1970s against Pacific immigrants. In New Zealand, intolerance towards Pacific migrants increased during the 1970s, particularly after a decline in the economy and the oil crisis of 1973. SCIS no: 1961716
Who is responsible for dawn raid in Germany?
In Germany these tasks are carried out by the Federal Cartel Office, the Regional Competition Authorities – and the EU Commission if cross-border matters are involved.
What does dawn raid mean in Chinese law?
The term “dawn raid” is not defined in Chinese law, but the most similarly defined concepts are “administrative/criminal investigation” or “administrative/criminal inspection,” which allow law enforcement to conduct onsite inspections and search corporate records and files to gather information and evidence on suspected violations of law.