Commentary on Sections Power to remove documents for examination Section 5 – Retention of documents
27.Section 5 provides that documents removed under section 1 cannot be retained for more than 48 hours unless further retention – up to a maximum of 96 hours from the time of removal –­ is authorised by a constable of at least the rank of chief inspector. Such authorisation may only be given if that officer is satisfied of the matters contained in subsection (2).