The 1897 Act was established to address the issue of property that comes into the possession of police authorities in the course of their duties. Primarily, it allows police forces to retain, sell, or dispose of unclaimed property or property whose rightful owner cannot be ascertained, following appropriate procedures. It also stipulates how the proceeds from sold items should be handled, often directing that funds go towards policing purposes or local funds. This Act ensures a lawful and systematic approach to managing recovered or abandoned property, securing public trust in police operations.
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TAKE A FREE TRIALThe 1897 Act was established to address the issue of property that comes into the possession of police authorities in the course of their duties. Primarily, it allows police forces to retain, sell, or dispose of unclaimed property or property whose rightful owner cannot be ascertained, following appropriate procedures. It also stipulates how the proceeds from sold items should be handled, often directing that funds go towards policing purposes or local funds. This Act ensures a lawful and systematic approach to managing recovered or abandoned property, securing public trust in police operations.
LexisNexis traffic light system shows the status of legislation and cases so you are always using up-to-date law while historical versioning and legislative timelines lets you see exactly what has changed in legislation over time.
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