Storage apparatus

Abstract

Apparatus for securely retaining documents, the apparatus () comprises a cover plate () and a receptacle (), the receptacle () comprising a frame () and a pouch (), the frame () comprising an opening (O) to access the pouch (), the frame () further comprises atleast one channel () for receiving an edge () of the cover plate () in use to cover the opening (O) of the frame () and to prevent access to the interior of the pouch () of the receptacle () when the cover plate () is in a closed position, wherein the frame () and the cover plate () each comprise engageable lock portions to prevent the cover plate () from being removed from the receptacle () when in the closed position, and whereinthe frame () comprises a first formation () located remotely from the at least one channel () located between the at least one channel () and the opening, the cover plate () comprises a second formation () located remotely from the edge () of the cover plate (), the first formation () and second formation () are shaped to interlock to resist removal of the cover plate () in a direction transverseand/or perpendicular to the major surface of the cover plate ().