Paragraph 4
Northern Ireland
Where it appears to the Secretary of State that there are grounds for suspecting that a person has been concerned—
in the commission or attempted commission of any act of terrorism; or
in directing, organising or training persons for the purpose of terrorism,
the Secretary of State may make an interim custody order for the temporary detention of that person.
An interim custody order shall be signed by the Secretary of State or a Minister of State or Under Secretary of State.
Notes on the whole Act
Textual amendments
- F1
Act repealed (27.8.1991) by Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 24, SIF 39:1), ss. 69(1), 70(4), Schedule 8 PartI
Notes on Schedule 1
Modifications
- C1
Sch. 1 expired with 24.7.1980 by virtue of s. 33(2) and S.I. 1979/1683: Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1987 (c. 30, SIF 39:2), s.13(5)