Section 125 allows a person who has an interest in documents that have been detained under Chapter 3 (Investigatory powers) to apply for an order for their release.
	Subsection (2) sets out to which magistrates’ court such an application is to be made. Subsection (2)(a) provides that where there are ongoing proceedings in relation to an offence following an investigation in which documents were seized, such an application may be made to the same magistrates’ court. Subsection 2(b) provides that where there are no ongoing proceedings an application may be made to any magistrates’ court.
	Subsection (3) provides that the court may only make an order if condition A or B is met.
	Subsections (4) and (5) set out these conditions.
	Further to subsection (6), persons who are aggrieved by the court’s order or decision may appeal the decision to the Crown Court.
	Further to subsection (7) the magistrates’ court may delay the effect of an order pending the making or determination of any appeal.
Part 4: Enforcement Chapter 3 – Investigatory Powers Section 125: Appeal against detention of documents Effect