recommendation The Government should ensure that clause 18 is sufficiently clear and circumscribed, reflects the legitimate aim it is intended to achieve, and is proportionate to that aim. In particular, a mental element should be introduced to ensure that only conduct which is intentional or reckless is criminalised. (See Amendment 12, Annex) 29 3 Powers of search, seizure and retention in relation to electronic devices Clauses 19–26: Powers of search etc in relation to electronic devices