Section 254 Retention of seized itemsI1
(1)
This section applies to any item seized in the exercise of a power conferred by section 252.
(2)
The item may be retained so long as is necessary in all the circumstances and in particular—
(a)
for use as evidence at a trial for a relevant offence, or
(b)
for forensic examination or for investigation in connection with a relevant offence.
(3)
No item may be retained for either of the purposes mentioned in subsection (2) if a photograph or a copy would be sufficient for that purpose.
Annotations
Commencement
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S. 254 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 21
Notes on Part 8
Modifications
- C1
Pt. 8: power to apply (with modifications) conferred (12.2.2026) by Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Act 2026 (c. 6), ss. 14(4)(g), 32(1) (with s. 30)