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Food Act 2014

Provisions relating to recognition, territorial authorities, administration, and enforcement - Powers and enforcement - Search warrants

328: Disposal of property seized under search warrant

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"What happens to things taken by police with a search warrant"

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When property is seized under a search warrant, you need to follow the rules in Part 4 of the Search and Surveillance Act 2012, except for some specific parts. You can find these specific parts in subparts 2, 3, 4, and 8. If someone asks the court to decide what to do with the seized property under subpart 6 of Part 4 of the Search and Surveillance Act 2012, the court thinks about whether the property is safe or suitable.

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Part 4Provisions relating to recognition, territorial authorities, administration, and enforcement
Powers and enforcement: Search warrants

328Disposal of property seized under search warrant

  1. Part 4 of the Search and Surveillance Act 2012 (other than subparts 2, 3, 4, and 8) applies.

  2. If a person applies to the court under subpart 6 of Part 4 of the Search and Surveillance Act 2012, the court must take into account whether or not the property is safe or suitable.