Article 8 Application of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 to designated personsI1

The Immigration and Asylum Act 1999^f1 applies in relation to—

In section 141(11) and (12)(b) (fingerprinting) for “chief immigration officer” substitute “designated person who is grade 4”.

In section 143(11) and (12) (destruction of fingerprints) for “Secretary of State” substitute “Director General of the National Crime Agency”.

In section 167(1) (interpretation) after the definition of “country” insert—

• ““designated person” means a NCA officer designated as a person having the powers of an immigration officer under section 9(2)(c) or 10(1)(c) of the Crime and Courts Act 2013;”.