Section 89 Certification of prisoner custody officersI1C1
England and Wales
In this Part “prisoner custody officer” means a person in respect of whom a certificate is for the time being in force certifying—
that he has been approved by the Secretary of State for the purpose of performing escort functions or custodial duties or both; and
that he is accordingly authorised to perform them.
The provisions of Schedule 10 to this Act shall have effect with respect to the certification of prisoner custody officers.
In this section and Schedule 10 to this Act—
“custodial duties” means custodial duties at a F1contracted out or directly managed prison;
“escort functions” means the functions specified in section 80(1) above.
Annotations
Textual amendments
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Words in s. 89(3) substituted (3.11.1994) by 1994 c. 33, s. 101(4).
Modifications
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S. 89: transfer of functions (20.4.2000) by S.I. 2000/1160, art. 4(1)(2)(h)
Commencement
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S. 89 wholly in force at 31.10.1991 see s. 102(2)(3) and S.I. 1991/2208, art. 2(4) and Sch. 3
Notes on Part IV
Modifications
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Pt. IV (ss. 73-92) applied (30.6.1999) by 1999 c. 9, s. 1(2), Sch. 1 as added by 1991 c. 56, Sch. 4A para. 13(2)(a)