26 Disposal of property
UK Borders Act 2007 (2007 c 30) | Legislation

26  Disposal of property

(1)     In this section “property” means property which—

(a)     has come into the possession of an immigration officer, or

(b)     has come into the possession of the Secretary of State in the course of, or in connection with, a function under the Immigration Acts.

(2)     A magistrates' court may, on the application of the Secretary of State or a claimant of property—

(a)     order the delivery of property to the person appearing to the court to be its owner, or

(b)     if its owner cannot be ascertained, make any other order about property.

(3)     An order shall not affect the right of any person to take legal proceedings for the recovery

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