# Prison Act (Northern Ireland) 1953, Section 8: Powers of prison officers.


Every officer of a prison shall while acting as such have all the powers, authority, protection and privileges of a constable.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/apni/1953/18/section/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/prison-act-northern-ireland-1953/section-8
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