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Schedule 1 · Powers of seizure
Part 1 · Powers to which section 50 applies
(1)Each of the powers of seizure conferred by the provisions of Part 2 or 3 of the 1984 Act (police powers of entry, search and seizure).
(2)Each of the powers of seizure conferred by the provisions of Parts 3 and 4 of the Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (police powers of entry, search and seizure).
(4)The power of seizure conferred by section 3(1) of the Children and Young Persons (Harmful Publications) Act 1955 (seizure of copies of work to which that Act applies etc.).
(6)note. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(7)note. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(8)The power of seizure conferred by section 46 of the Firearms Act 1968 (seizure of firearms etc.).
(9). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(10)The power of seizure conferred by section 26(3) of the Theft Act 1968 (seizure of goods suspected of being stolen).
(11)note. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(12)The power of seizure conferred by section 25(3) of the Theft Act (Northern Ireland) 1969 (seizure of goods suspected of being stolen).
(13)note. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(15)Each of the powers of seizure conferred by the provisions of sections 28D(3), 28E(5) and 28F(6) of the Immigration Act 1971 (seizure of evidence of offences under that Act).
(16). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(17)Each of the powers of seizure conferred by the provisions of section 4(1)(b), (c) and (d) of the Biological Weapons Act 1974 (seizures under a warrant).
(18). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(18A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(19). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(20)note. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(21)The power of seizure conferred by section 4(2) of the Protection of Children Act 1978 (seizure of indecent photographs or pseudo-photographs of children).
(22)The power of seizure conferred by Article 4(1) of the Protection of Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1978 (seizure of indecent photographs or pseudo-photographs of children).
(23)The power of seizure conferred by section 118C(4) of the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 (seizure of evidence of fraud offences).
(24). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(25)The power of seizure conferred by section 2(3) of the Indecent Displays (Control) Act 1981 (seizure of indecent matter believed to have been used in the commission of an offence under that Act).
(26)Each of the powers of seizure conferred by the provisions of sections 7(1) and 24(1) of the Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981 (seizure of forgeries and counterfeits and of things used for making them etc.).
(27). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(28). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(29). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(30)The power of seizure conferred by Article 52 of the Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 2004 (seizure of firearms, etc.).
(31)The power of seizure conferred by paragraph 4 of Schedule 9 to the Weights and Measures (Northern Ireland) Order 1981.
(32). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(33)The power of seizure conferred by Article 25C(2) of the Dogs (Northern Ireland) Order 1983 (seizure of evidence of offences).
(34)The power of seizure conferred by section 17(2) of the Video Recordings Act 1984 (seizure of evidence of offences under that Act).
(35)The power of seizure conferred by section 448(3) of the Companies Act 1985 (seizure of documents which have not been produced in compliance with a requirement etc.).
(36). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(37). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(38)The power of seizure conferred by Article 180(4) of the Betting, Gaming, Lotteries and Amusements (Northern Ireland) Order 1985 (seizure of evidence of offences under that Order).
(39)The power of seizure conferred by section 6(3) of the Protection of Military Remains Act 1986 (seizure of evidence of offences under that Act etc.)
(40). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(41)Any power of seizure conferred by virtue of section 12 of the Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1986 (seizure of items which may be subject to forfeiture).
(42). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(43). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(44)The power of seizure conferred by section 2(5) of the Criminal Justice Act 1987 (seizure of documents for the purposes of an investigation under section 1 of that Act).
(45)Each of the powers of seizure conferred by the provisions of section 29(4) of the Consumer Protection Act 1987 (seizure for the purposes of ascertaining whether safety provisions have been contravened etc.).
(46). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(47)note. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(48)The powers of seizure conferred by sections 109(4), 200(3A) and 297B(4) of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (seizure of evidence relating to offences concerning infringing copies, illicit recordings and unauthorised decoders).
(49). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(50)The power of seizure conferred by section 32(6) of the Food Safety Act 1990 (seizure of evidence for the purposes of proceedings under that Act).
(51)The power of seizure conferred by section 14(4) of the Computer Misuse Act 1990 (seizure of evidence of offences under that Act).
(52)Each of the powers of seizure conferred by the provisions of paragraph 7(1) and (2) of Schedule 3B to the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990.
(53). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(54)The power of seizure conferred by section 5(2) of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (seizure of evidence of offences under that Act).
(55)The power of seizure conferred by Article 33(7) of the Food Safety (Northern Ireland) Order 1991 (seizure of evidence of offences under that Order).
(56). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(56A)The power of seizure conferred by section 48(3) of the Charities Act 2011 (seizure of material for the purposes of an inquiry under section 46 of that Act).
(57)note. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(58)note. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(58A)The power of seizure conferred by section 92A(4) of the Trade Marks Act 1994 (seizure of evidence relating to offences concerning unauthorised use of a trade mark, etc. in relation to goods).
(59)The power of seizure conferred by section 56(5) of the Drug Trafficking Act 1994 (seizure of material likely to be of substantial value to an investigation into drug trafficking).
(59A)The power of seizure conferred by section 23E(3) of the Criminal Law (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 1995 (seizure of evidence of Revenue and Customs offences).
(60)Each of the powers of seizure conferred by the provisions of section 29(2)(c), (d) and (e) of the Chemical Weapons Act 1996 (seizure of evidence of offences under that Act).
(61)note. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(62)The power of seizure conferred by Article 51(5) of the Proceeds of Crime (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (seizure of material relevant to investigation).
(63)The power of seizure conferred by section 5(2) of the Knives Act 1997 (seizure of publications consisting of or containing prohibited material).
(63A)The power of seizure conferred by section 2B(2) of the Protection from Harassment Act 1997 (seizure of material relevant to stalking).
(64)Each of the powers of seizure conferred by the provisions of section 10(2)(c), (d) and (e) of the Nuclear Explosions (Prohibitions and Inspections) Act 1998 (seizure of evidence of offences under that Act).
(65). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(66)Each of the powers of seizure conferred by the provisions of section 18(3)(c), (d) and (e) of the Landmines Act 1998 (seizure of evidence of offences under that Act).
(67)Each of the powers of seizure conferred by sections 28(2) and 28A(2) of the Competition Act 1998 (seizure of documents or information).
(68)The power of seizure conferred by section 8(2) of the Nuclear Safeguards Act 2000 (seizure of evidence of offences under that Act etc.).
(68A)The power of seizure conferred by section 122D(3) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (entry of premises under warrant).
(69)The power of seizure conferred by section 176(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (seizure of documents or information not supplied in compliance with a requirement etc.).
(69A)The power of seizure conferred by section 43(4B)(b) of the Terrorism Act 2000 (seizure on the occasion of a search of a vehicle in relation to a person suspected of being a terrorist).
(69B)The power of seizure conferred by section 43A(3) of the Terrorism Act 2000 (seizure on the occasion of a search of a vehicle suspected of being used for the purposes of terrorism).
(69C)The power of seizure conferred by section 43E(2) of the Terrorism Act 2000 (seizure on the occasion of a search necessary for purposes connected with protecting members of the public from a risk of terrorism).
(70)The power of seizure conferred by section 82(3) of the Terrorism Act 2000 (power of constable in Northern Ireland to seize items used or intended for use in the commission of certain offences).
(71)Each of the powers of seizure conferred by the provisions of paragraphs 1, 3, 11, 15 and 19 of Schedule 5 to that Act (powers for use in terrorism investigations).
(72)note. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(73)The power of seizure conferred by paragraph 1 of Schedule 3 to the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
(73A)The power of seizure conferred by paragraph 9 of Schedule 5 to the International Criminal Court Act 2001 (seizure of evidence in connection with offences under that Act).
(73A)The power of seizure conferred by section 352(4) of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (seizure of material likely to be of substantial value to certain investigations).
(73B)The power of seizure conferred by section 194(2) of the Enterprise Act 2002 (seizure of documents for the purposes of an investigation under section 192(1) of that Act).
(73BA). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(73C)The power of seizure conferred by sections 17 and 22 of the Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 (seizure of evidence relevant to overseas investigation or offence).
(73D)The powers of seizure conferred by sections 156(5), 160(5), 161(4), 162(6) and (7) and 164(6) and (7) of the Extradition Act 2003 (seizure in connection with extradition).
(73E)Each of the powers of seizure conferred by the provisions of paragraph 5(1) (seizure of material relevant to licensing functions) and (2) (seizure of evidence of offences) of Schedule 5 to the Human Tissue Act 2004.
(73F)The power of seizure conferred by section 66 of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (seizure of documents for purposes of investigation by DPP or other Investigating Authority).
(73F)The powers conferred by section 317 of the Gambling Act 2005 (inspection powers).
(73G). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(73H)The power of seizure conferred by section 28 of the Terrorism Act 2006.
(73H)The power of seizure conferred by section 52(3) of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (seizure of material for the purposes of an inquiry under section 22 of that Act).
(73I)The power of seizure conferred by paragraph 10(2)(j) of Schedule 2 to the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
(73J)The power of seizure conferred by regulation 70(7) of the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 (entry to premises under warrant).
(73J). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(73K). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(73L)Each of the powers of seizure conferred by section 252(1) and (3) of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009.
(73M)Each of the powers of seizure conferred by section 140(1) and (3) of the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010.
(73M)Each of the powers of seizure conferred by the provisions of section 22(2)(c), (e), (f) and (g) of the Cluster Munitions (Prohibitions) Act 2010 (seizure of evidence of offences under that Act).
(73N). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(73O). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(73P)Each of the powers of seizure conferred by paragraphs 27(1)(b), 28(1) and 29(1) of Schedule 5 to the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
(73Q)The power of seizure conferred by section 23 of the Cultural Property (Armed Conflicts) Act 2017 (seizure of property liable to forfeiture under section 19 of that Act).
(73R). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(73S)The power of seizure conferred by regulation 16(4) of the Electricity and Gas (Market Integrity and Transparency) (Enforcement etc.) Regulations 2013 (entry to premises for purposes of investigation by Gas and Electricity Markets Authority).
(73S)The power of seizure conferred by paragraphs 1 and 2 of Schedule 15 to the Data Protection Act 2018 (powers of entry and inspection).
(73U)Each of the powers of seizure conferred by section 55(9)(a) of, and paragraph 11(a) of Schedule 6 to, the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (seizure in connection with human remains or material relating to human remains).
(73V)Each of the powers of seizure conferred by paragrahs 2, 9 and 12 of Schedule 2 to the National Security Act 2023.
(73V)Each of the powers of seizure conferred by paragraph 7(f), (j) and (k) of Schedule 12 to the Online Safety Act 2023.
(73W)Each of the powers of seizure conferred by section 75(2)(i) and (j) of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (seizure of information for the purposes of a breach investigation).
(73W)Each of the powers of seizure conferred by section 122(1)(b) and section 123 of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025.
(73X)Each of the powers of seizure conferred by paragraph 3(2)(i) and (j) of Schedule 8 to the Football Governance Act 2025 (seizure of information for the purposes of an investigation).
(73Y)The power of seizure conferred by section 24(1) of the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025.
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Part 2 · Powers to which section 51 applies
(74)Each of the powers of seizure conferred by the provisions of Part 3 of the 1984 Act (police powers of search and seizure on arrest).
(75)Each of the powers of seizure conferred by the provisions of Part 4 of the Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (police powers of seizure on arrest).
(76)The power of seizure conferred by section 46 of the Firearms Act 1968 (seizure of firearms etc.).
(78)The power of seizure conferred by section 28G(7) of the Immigration Act 1971 (seizure of evidence of offences under that Act etc.).
(79)Each of the powers of seizure conferred by the provisions of section 4(1)(b), (c) and (d) of the Biological Weapons Act 1974 (seizures under a warrant).
(80)The power of seizure conferred by Article 52 of the Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 2004 (seizure of firearms, etc.).
(81)The power of seizure conferred by section 139(10) of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (seizure of items found in searching persons arrested under certain cross-border powers).
(81A)The power of seizure conferred by section 23E(3) (as read with section 23E(5)(c)) of the Criminal Law (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 1995 (seizure of evidence of Revenue and Customs offences).
(82)The power of seizure conferred by section 43(4) of the Terrorism Act 2000 (seizure on the occasion of a search of a suspected terrorist).
(82A)The power of seizure conferred by section 43A(3) of the Terrorism Act 2000 (seizure on the occasion of a search of a vehicle suspected of being used for the purposes of terrorism).
(82B)The power of seizure conferred by section 43E(2) of the Terrorism Act 2000 (seizure on the occasion of a search necessary for purposes connected with protecting members of the public from a risk of terrorism).
(83)Each of the powers of seizure conferred by the provisions of paragraphs 1, 3, 11, 15 and 19 of Schedule 5 to the Terrorism Act 2000 (powers for use in terrorism investigations).
(83A)The powers of seizure conferred by section 163(6) and (7) of the Extradition Act 2003 (seizure in connection with extradition).
(83B)Each of the powers of seizure conferred by paragrahs 2, 9 and 12 of Schedule 2 to the National Security Act 2023.
(83C)The power of seizure conferred by section 24(1) of the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025.
Part 3 · Powers to which section 55 applies
(84)The power of seizure conferred by section 8(2) of the 1984 Act (police power, on exercise of search warrant, to seize property searched for).
(85)The power of seizure conferred by Article 10(2) of the Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (police power, on exercise of search warrant, to seize property searched for).
(87)The power of seizure conferred by section 3(1) of the Children and Young Persons (Harmful Publications) Act 1955 (seizure of copies of work to which that Act applies etc.).
(89)note. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(90). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(91)The power of seizure conferred by section 46 of the Firearms Act 1968 (seizure of firearms etc.).
(92)The power of seizure conferred by section 26(3) of the Theft Act 1968, (power to search for and seize goods suspected of being stolen).
(93)note. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(94)The power of seizure conferred by section 25(3) of the Theft Act (Northern Ireland) 1969 (seizure of goods suspected of being stolen).
(95)The power of seizure conferred by section 28D(3) of the Immigration Act 1971 (seizure of evidence of offences under that Act).
(96)Each of the powers of seizure conferred by the provisions of section 4(1)(b), (c) and (d) of the Biological Weapons Act 1974 (seizures under a warrant).
(97)note. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(98)The power of seizure conferred by section 4(2) of the Protection of Children Act 1978 (seizure of indecent photographs or pseudo-photographs of children).
(99)The power of seizure conferred by Article 4(1) of the Protection of Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1978 (seizure of indecent photographs or pseudo-photographs of children).
(100)The power of seizure conferred by section 2(3) of the Indecent Displays (Control) Act 1981 (seizure of indecent matter believed to have been used in the commission of an offence under that Act).
(101)Each of the powers of seizure conferred by the provisions of sections 7(1) and 24(1) of the Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981 (seizure of forgeries and counterfeits and of things used for making them etc.).
(102)The power of seizure conferred by Article 52 of the Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 2004 (seizure of firearms, etc.).
(103)The power of seizure conferred by section 17(2) of the Video Recordings Act 1984 (seizure of evidence of offences under that Act).
(104)The power of seizure conferred by Article 180(4) of the Betting, Gaming, Lotteries and Amusements (Northern Ireland) Order 1985 (seizure of evidence of offences under that Order).
(105)note. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(106)The powers of seizure conferred by sections 109(4), 200(3A) and 297B(4) of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (seizure of evidence relating to offences concerning infringing copies, illicit recordings and unauthorised decoders).
(107)The power of seizure conferred by section 14(4) of the Computer Misuse Act 1990 (seizure of evidence of offences under that Act).
(107A)The power of seizure conferred by section 92A(4) of the Trade Marks Act 1994 (seizure of evidence relating to offences concerning unauthorised use of a trade mark, etc. in relation to goods).
(108)The power of seizure conferred by section 56(5) of the Drug Trafficking Act 1994 (seizure of material likely to be of substantial value to an investigation into drug trafficking).
(109)
(1)Each of the powers of seizure conferred by the provisions of paragraphs 1 and 3 of Schedule 5 to the Terrorism Act 2000 (powers for use in terrorism investigations).
(2)Each of the powers of seizure conferred by paragraphs 15 and 19 of Schedule 5 to that Act, so far only as the power in question is conferred by reference to paragraph 1 of that Schedule.
(110)The power of seizure conferred by section 352(4) of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (seizure of material likely to be of substantial value to certain investigations).
(111)The power of seizure conferred by section 90 of the Licensing Act 2003 (seizure of documents relating to club).
(112)The powers conferred by section 317 of the Gambling Act 2005 (inspection powers).
(113)The power of seizure conferred by section 28 of the Terrorism Act 2006.
(114)
(1)The power of seizure conferred by paragraph 2 of Schedule 2 to the National Security Act 2023.
(2)The power of seizure conferred by paragraph 12 of that Schedule, so far as conferred by reference to paragraph 2 of that Schedule.
(115)The power of seizure conferred by section 24(1) of the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025.
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