# Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (Continuance in force of sections 21 to 23) Order 2003, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order continues in force for a period of one year, beginning with 14th March 2003, sections 21 to 23 of the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001, which would otherwise expire on 13th March 2003 pursuant to section 29(1) of that Act.
These provisions enable a person in respect of whom the Secretary of State issues a certificate under section 21 (a “suspected international terrorist”) to be detained under the Immigration Act 1971 despite the fact that the person’s removal from the United Kingdom is prevented by a point of law relating to an international agreement or a practical consideration.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2003/0110447875/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-anti-terrorism-crime-and-security-act-2001-continuance-in-force-of-sections-21-to-23-order-2003/note
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