SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 3Border security
PART 1Powers
11Retention of property
1
This paragraph applies to any article which—
a
is given to an examining officer in accordance with paragraph 3(d),
b
is searched or found on a search under paragraph 8, or
c
is examined under paragraph 9.
2
An examining officer may retain the article—
a
for the purpose of examination, for a period not exceeding 7 days beginning with the day on which the retention commences,
b
while the officer believes that it may be needed for use as evidence in criminal proceedings,
c
while the officer believes that it may be needed in connection with a decision of the Secretary of State whether to make a deportation order under the Immigration Act 1971,
d
while the officer believes that it could be used in connection with the carrying out of a hostile act, or
e
while the officer believes it necessary to do so for the purpose of preventing death or significant injury.