Chemical Weapons Convention Act 2005 · Updated to 1 Nov 2021 · Part VI · Enforcement
49. No costs or damages arising from seizure to be recoverable
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chemical weapon
“chemical weapon” means the following, together or separately: (a) toxic chemicals, except where intended for purposes not prohibited under the Convention as long as the types and quantities are consistent with such purposes; (b) munitions and devices specifically designed to cause death or other harm through the toxic properties of the toxic chemicals specified in paragraph (a) which would be released as a result of the employment of such munitions and devices; (c) any equipment specifically designed for use directly in connection with the employment of the munitions and devices specified in paragraph (b);
Schedule 1, 2 or 3, or any receptacle, package, conveyance or other article in which the chemical weapon, riot control agent or toxic chemical is stored, kept or found, record, book, account, document or computerized data seized in the exercise or the purported exercise of any power conferred under this Act, be entitled to the costs of such proceedings or to any damages or other relief unless such seizure was made without reasonable cause.
conveyance
“conveyance” includes any ship, train, vehicle and aircraft and any other means of transport by which persons or goods can be carried;