Section 159 Power of constable to act outside his jurisdiction.C1
United Kingdom
(1)
For the purpose of taking a person to or from a F1removal centre under the order of any authority competent to give the order, a constable may act outside the area of his jurisdiction.
(2)
When acting under this section, the constable concerned retains all the powers, authority, protection and privileges of his office.
Annotations
Textual amendments
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Words in s. 159 substituted (10.2.2003) by Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (c. 41), ss. 66(2)(3)(j), 162(1) (with s. 159); S.I. 2003/1, art. 2, Sch.
Modifications
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S. 159 extended (2.7.2018) by The Short-term Holding Facility Rules 2018 (S.I. 2018/409), rules 1, 57(d) (with rule 3)
Notes on Part VIII
Modifications
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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)