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Police chief cleared of contempt Police chief cleared of contempt
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Avon and Somerset Police's chief constable has been cleared of contempt of court after handing back computer discs seized by officers.Avon and Somerset Police's chief constable has been cleared of contempt of court after handing back computer discs seized by officers.
Previously Colin Port refused to return discs thought to contain child abuse images taken from the home of a forensic witness. Previously Colin Port had refused to return discs thought to contain child abuse images taken from the home of a forensic witness.
The court ruled there was no contempt as an earlier order did not specify a date by which compliance was required.The court ruled there was no contempt as an earlier order did not specify a date by which compliance was required.
He told the High Court checks would be made to ensure everything was returned.He told the High Court checks would be made to ensure everything was returned.