# Immigration and Asylum Act 1999, Section 155: Custodial functions and discipline etc. at removal centres .

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(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 and in pre-departure accommodation .

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1999/33/section/155 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/immigration-and-asylum-act-1999/section-155
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