Section 63E Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984

Section 63E of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 is about Retention of section 63D material pending investigation or proceedings. It provides as follows:

(1)This section applies to section 63D material taken (or, in the case of a DNA profile, derived from a sample taken) in connection with the investigation of an offence in which it is suspected that the person to whom the material relates has been involved.

(2)The material may be retained until the conclusion of the investigation of the offence or, where the investigation gives rise to proceedings against the person for the offence, until the conclusion of those proceedings.

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