Section 155 Custodial functions and discipline etc. at removal centres .F1 I1

United Kingdom

(1)

Custodial functions may be discharged at a removal centre only by—

(a)

a detainee custody officer authorised, in accordance with section 154(1), to perform such functions; or

(b)

a prison officer, or a certified prisoner custody officer, exercising functions in relation to the removal centre—

(i)

in accordance with arrangements made under section 154(5); or

(ii)

as a result of a contract entered into under section 150(1)(b).

(2)

Schedule 12 makes provision with respect to discipline and other matters at removal centres and short-term holding facilities F2and in pre-departure accommodation .

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Words in s. 155 substituted (10.2.2003) by Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (c. 41), ss. 66(2)(3)(g), 162(1) (with s. 159); S.I. 2003/1, art. 2, Sch.
F2: Words in s. 155(2) inserted (28.7.2014) by Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), ss. 6(3), 75(3); S.I. 2014/1820, art. 3(e)

Commencement

I1: S. 155 wholly in force at 2.4.2001; s. 155 not in force at Royal Assent; S. 155(2) in force at 1.8.2000 for certain purposes by S.I. 2000/1985, art. 2, Sch.; s. 155 in force so far as not already in force at 2.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/239, art. 2, Sch.

Notes on Part VIII

Modifications

C1: Pt. VIII modified (E.W.N.I.) (31.1.2008) by UK Borders Act 2007 (c. 30), ss. 2(6), 59(2); S.I. 2008/99, art. 2(a)

Section 155 Custodial functions and discipline etc. at removal centres .F1I1