# Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025, Section 9: Directions and guidance by the Secretary of State

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) The Commander must comply with directions given by the Secretary of State about the exercise of the Commander’s functions under this Chapter.
(2) The Commander must have regard to guidance issued by the Secretary of State about the exercise of those functions.
(3) Directions and guidance under this section may be revised or withdrawn from time to time.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/31/section/9 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/border-security-asylum-and-immigration-act-2025/section-9
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