# The Compensation (Claims Management Services) Regulations 2006, Regulation 45: Retention of copies


(1) A copy made of a record for which a search was authorised by a warrant may be retained for as long as is necessary in all the circumstances.
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of paragraph (1), a copy made for the purposes of an investigation may be retained for use as evidence—
(a) if the investigation is in relation to an offence, at a trial for the offence; and
(b) if the investigation is in relation to an alleged or suspected failure to comply with a condition of authorisation, before the Tribunal in proceedings in relation to the failure.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2006/0110753267/regulation/45 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-compensation-claims-management-services-regulations-2006/regulation-45
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