[63M Retention of section 63D material for purposes of national security]
[63M Retention of section 63D material for purposes of national security]
Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (1984 c 60) | Legislation

[(1)     Section 63D material may be retained for as long as a national security determination made by the responsible [a] chief officer of police has effect in relation to it.

(2)     A national security determination is made if the responsible [a] chief officer of police determines that it is necessary for any section 63D material to be retained for the purposes of national security.

(3)     A national security determination—

(a)     must be made in writing,

(b)     has effect for a maximum of 2 years [5 years] beginning with the date on which it is made, and

(c)     may be renewed.]

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