# Extradition Act 2003, Section 189C: Exercise of the extradition transit powers


(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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/41/section/189C (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/extradition-act-2003/section-189C
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