# Terrorism Act 2000, Paragraph 11A


(1) This paragraph applies where the examining officer is a constable.
(2) The examining officer may copy anything which—
(a) is given to the examining officer in accordance with paragraph 5,
(b) is searched or found on a search under paragraph 8, or
(c) is examined under paragraph 9.
(3) The copy may be retained—
(a) for so long as is necessary for the purpose of determining whether a person falls within section 40(1)(b),
(b) while the examining officer believes that it may be needed for use as evidence in criminal proceedings, or
(c) while the examining officer believes that it may be needed in connection with a decision by the Secretary of State whether to make a deportation order under the Immigration Act 1971.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/11/schedule/7/paragraph/11A (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/terrorism-act-2000/schedule-7/paragraph-11A
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