Section 63M: Retention of section 63D material for purposes of national security

Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (1984 c. 60)

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

(2) A national security determination is made if 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 5 years beginning with the date on which it is made, and

Reproduced from legislation.gov.uk as captured on 2026-07-13. Statute is amended over time — check the source below for the version in force. This is a reference, not legal advice.

View s.63M on legislation.gov.uk

s.63L Retention of section 63D material: persons given a penalty notice s.63N Retention of section 63D material given voluntarily

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