# Prison Act (Northern Ireland) 1953, Section 3: Lock-ups.

Extent: N.I.

Where it appears to the Department to be necessary, the Department may provide and maintain suitable accommodation for the temporary detention of persons awaiting trial or sentence.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/apni/1953/18/section/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/prison-act-northern-ireland-1953/section-3
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