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The new powers would interfere with rights under Article 8 and Article 1 of Protocol...

Conclusion
The new powers would interfere with rights under Article 8 and Article 1 of Protocol 1, which are incorporated into domestic law by the Human Rights Act, because they would allow access to private information (stored electronically) and would interfere with the enjoyment of property (seizure and retention of electronic devices). The nature of the data liable to search, seizure and retention is likely to be personal and could contain sensitive information revealing political opinions or religious beliefs, or privileged information.
Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Justice
Timeline
Recommendation age 1.0 yr
Report published 20 Jun 2025