Part 7Investigatory powers etc
Investigations into relevant infringements
72Duty to preserve information
(1)
A person who knows or suspects that an investigation under section 68 is being, or is likely to be, conducted must not, without reasonable excuse—
(a)
destroy or otherwise dispose of relevant information,
(b)
falsify or conceal relevant information, or
(c)
cause or permit the destruction, disposal, falsification or concealment of relevant information.
(2)
In subsection (1), “relevant information” means any information which the person knows or suspects is or would be relevant to the investigation.