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These initiatives were driven by Viscount Hanworth, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.
Viscount Hanworth has not introduced any legislation before Parliament
Viscount Hanworth has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting
Sections 21 and 22 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and associated Codes of Practice, in particular, PACE Code B 2023, stipulate how the police should deal with the retention and return of seized property. Property seized as evidence may only be retained for so long as is necessary and the officer in charge is responsible for ensuring that the property is returned as soon as practicable.
A person who wishes to claim property seized by the police may also apply to a Magistrate's court under the Police (Property) Act 1897.