Paragraph 4

United Kingdom

A person who assaults a detainee custody officer who is—

(a)

acting in accordance with escort arrangements,

(b)

performing custodial functions, F1...

(c)

performing functions of a custodial nature at a short-term holding facility F2or in pre-departure accommodation ,F3 or

(d)

performing functions under section 51 of the Immigration Act 2016 (search for nationality documents),

is guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or to both.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Word in Sch. 11 para. 4(b) omitted (12.7.2016) by virtue of Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), ss. 53(2)(a), 94(1); S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(g)
F2: Words in Sch. 11 para. 4(c) inserted (28.7.2014) by Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), s. 75(3), Sch. 9 para. 12(2)(c); S.I. 2014/1820, art. 3(cc)
F3: Sch. 11 para. 4(d) and preceding word inserted (12.7.2016) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), ss. 53(2)(b), 94(1); S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(g)