52 Seizure of nationality documents by detainee custody officers etc

52  Seizure of nationality documents by detainee custody officers etc

(1)     A relevant officer may seize a nationality document which the relevant officer finds in the course of the exercise of a power to search other than one conferred by section 51.

(2)     Where a relevant officer seizes a nationality document under subsection (1), the relevant officer—

(a)     must seek the consent of the Secretary of State to retain the document, and

(b)     if the relevant officer obtains the Secretary of State's consent, must pass the document to the Secretary of State as soon as is

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