SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 9Port and border controls
Power to make and retain copies
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In Schedule 7 to the Terrorism Act 2000, after paragraph 11 there is inserted—
Power to make and retain copies
11A
1
This paragraph applies where the examining officer is a constable.
2
The examining officer may copy anything which—
a
is given to the examining officer in accordance with paragraph 5,
b
is searched or found on a search under paragraph 8, or
c
is examined under paragraph 9.
3
The copy may be retained—
a
for so long as is necessary for the purpose of determining whether a person falls within section 40(1)(b),
b
while the examining officer believes that it may be needed for use as evidence in criminal proceedings, or
c
while the examining officer believes that it may be needed in connection with a decision by the Secretary of State whether to make a deportation order under the Immigration Act 1971.