Dangerous Substances Act 2004
166Copies of seized things to be provided
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166 Copies of seized things to be provided (a) a person in charge of premises, or someone else who apparently warrant is executed; and (b) the inspector seizes— (i) a document, film, computer file or something else that can be readily copied; or (ii) a data storage device containing information that can be readily copied. (2) The person in charge or other person may ask the inspector to give the person a copy of the thing or information. (3) The inspector must give the person the copy as soon as practicable after the seizure. (4) However, the inspector is not required to give the copy if— (a) the thing was seized under section 163 (Use of electronic equipment at premises); or (b) possession of the thing or information by a person in charge of the premises or someone else would be an offence.
Part 7.4 Return and forfeiture of things seized