4(1)A constable may if necessary use reasonable force for the purpose of exercising a power conferred by this Schedule.U.K.
(2)In England and Wales, section 22(1) to (4) and (7) of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (retention) apply to anything seized under this Schedule.
(3)In Northern Ireland, Article 24(1) to (4) and (7) of the Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (retention) apply to anything seized under this Schedule.
(4)Sub-paragraphs (5) and (6) apply in relation to Scotland.
(5)Anything seized under this Schedule may be retained for as long as is necessary in all the circumstances and in particular—
(a)for use as evidence at a trial for a relevant unmanned aircraft offence, or
(b)for forensic examination or for investigation in connection with a relevant unmanned aircraft offence.
(6)An item may not be retained for either of the purposes mentioned in sub-paragraph (5) if a photograph or a copy would be sufficient for that purpose.
(7)The powers conferred by this Schedule are in addition to any power otherwise conferred.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 8 para. 4 in force at 29.4.2021 for specified purposes, see s. 21(1)(a)
I2Sch. 8 para. 4 in force at 29.6.2021 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/748, reg. 2(k)