Section 26: Retention and disposal of things seized.

Crime and Disorder Act 1998 · 1998 c. 37View on legislation.gov.uk

Part I: Prevention of crime and disorder — Chapter III: Great Britain

After section 60 of the 1994 Act there shall be inserted the following section—

Retention and disposal of things seized under section 60. (60A) (1) Any things seized by a constable under section 60 may be retained in accordance with regulations made by the Secretary of State under this section. (2) The Secretary of State may make regulations regulating the retention and safe keeping, and the disposal and destruction in prescribed circumstances, of such things. (3) Regulations under this section may make different provisions for different classes of things or for different circumstances. (4) The power to make regulations under this section shall be exercisable by statutory instrument which shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.

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