Section 12 Escort arrangements and officers.

England and Wales

(1)

The provisions of Schedule 1 to this Act (which make provision for escort arrangements F1persons detained in youth detention accommodation) shall have effect.

(2)

The provisions of Schedule 2 to this Act shall have effect with respect to the certification of custody officers.

C1(3)

In this Part, “custody officer” means a person in respect of whom a certificate is for the time being in force certifying—

F2(a)

that he has been approved by the Secretary of State for the purpose of performing any of the following—

(i)

escort functions;

(ii)

custodial duties at secure training centres;

(b)

that he is accordingly authorised to perform them.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Words in s. 12(1) substituted (1.11.2007) by Offender Management Act 2007 (c. 21), ss. 39, 41(1), Sch. 3 para. 21(1)(a); S.I. 2007/3001, art. 2(1)(r)
F2: S. 12(3)(a) substituted (1.11.2007) by Offender Management Act 2007 (c. 21), ss. 39, 41(1), Sch. 3 para. 21(1)(b); S.I. 2007/3001, art. 2(1)(r)

Modifications

C1: S. 12(3): Transfer of functions (20.4.2000) by S.I. 2000/1160, art. 4(1)(2)(k)(ii)