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.