# Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015, Paragraph 17


(1) For the purposes of this paragraph, a qualified officer is an “accredited” immigration officer or customs official if designated as such by the Secretary of State.
(2) Sub-paragraphs (1), (2) and (3)(a) of paragraph 2 apply to an accredited immigration officer or customs official as they apply to a constable.
(3) In paragraph 2(3)(b) and (4) “qualified officer” does not include an accredited immigration officer or customs official.
(4) In paragraphs 2(9) and 3 “immigration officer or customs official” does not include an accredited immigration officer or customs official.
(5) Paragraph 4(1) has effect, in relation to a travel document that is in the possession of an accredited immigration officer or customs official as a result of the exercise of a power under paragraph 2 by that officer or official, as if the reference to the relevant constable were a reference to that officer or official.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2015/6/schedule/1/paragraph/17 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/counter-terrorism-and-security-act-2015/schedule-1/paragraph-17
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