Classification of Computer Games and Images Act 1995
sec.45Return of seized things
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sec.45 Return of seized things
The inspector must return a seized thing to its owner at the end of— 1 year; or if a proceeding for an offence involving it is started within the year—the proceeding and any appeal from the proceeding. Despite subsection (1) , the inspector must immediately return a thing seized as evidence to its owner if the inspector stops being satisfied its continued retention as evidence is necessary. Subsections (1) and (2) do not apply to a seized thing that is a child abuse computer game. s 45 amd 1996 No. 56 s 60 (sec.45-ssec.1) The inspector must return a seized thing to its owner at the end of— 1 year; or if a proceeding for an offence involving it is started within the year—the proceeding and any appeal from the proceeding. (sec.45-ssec.2) Despite subsection (1) , the inspector must immediately return a thing seized as evidence to its owner if the inspector stops being satisfied its continued retention as evidence is necessary. (sec.45-ssec.3) Subsections (1) and (2) do not apply to a seized thing that is a child abuse computer game.
- (a) 1 year; or
- (b) if a proceeding for an offence involving it is started within the year—the proceeding and any appeal from the proceeding.