6The retention service
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(1)The retention service consists of storing, for the purpose mentioned in subsection (2), evidence which—
(a)was collected during a forensic medical examination carried out by virtue of section 2, and
(b)has not been transferred to a constable under section 9.
(2)The purpose is the preservation of the evidence for use in connection with—
(a)any investigation of the incident which gave rise to the need for the examination, or
(b)any proceedings in relation to the incident.