Counter-Terrorism Act 2008
2008 CHAPTER 28
Commentary on Sections
Part 1 – Powers to Gather and Share Information
Power to remove documents for examination
Section 5 – Retention of documents
27.Section 5 provides that documents removed under section 1 cannot be retained for more than 48 hours unless further retention – up to a maximum of 96 hours from the time of removal – is authorised by a constable of at least the rank of chief inspector. Such authorisation may only be given if that officer is satisfied of the matters contained in subsection (2).
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