Section 189C Exercise of the extradition transit powersF1
(1)
The extradition transit powers include power to use reasonable force when necessary.
(2)
An authorised officer may not, when exercising a relevant search power, require a person to remove any clothing other than an outer coat, jacket, headgear or gloves.
(3)
Any item seized from a person in the exercise of a relevant search power may be retained while the person is in transit through the United Kingdom.