Section 15 Interpretation of sections 7 to 14.

In sections 7 to 14—

• “contracted out functions” means any functions which, by virtue of a contract under section 11, fall to be performed by custody officers;

• “contracted out secure training centre” means a secure training centre or part of a secure training centre in respect of which a contract under section 7(1) is for the time being in force;

• “the contractor”, in relation to a contracted out secure training centre, means the person who has contracted with the Secretary of State for the provision or running (or the provision and running) of it;

• “custodial duties” means custodial duties at a secure training centre;

• “directly managed secure training centre” means a secure training centre which is not a contracted out secure training centre;

• “escort arrangements” means the arrangements specified in paragraph 1 of Schedule 1 to this Act;

• “escort functions” means the functions specified in paragraph 1 of Schedule 1 to this Act;

• “escort monitor” means a person appointed under paragraph 2(1)(a) of Schedule 1 to this Act;

• “secure training centre rules” has the meaning given by section 7(4)(b); and

• “sub-contractor”, in relation to a contracted out secure training centre, means a person who has contracted with the contractor for the running of it or any part of it.

• F1“youth detention accommodation” has the meaning given by F2section 248(1) of the Sentencing Code.