Section 260 Detention under section 250 , 252A or 259F2 I1

England and Wales

(1)

Detention under section 250 F1 , 252A or 259 is to be in such place and under such conditions—

(a)

as the Secretary of State may direct, or

(b)

as the Secretary of State may arrange with any person.

(2)

A person detained pursuant to directions or arrangements made by the Secretary of State under this section is deemed to be in legal custody.

Annotations

F1: Word in s. 260(1) inserted (30.4.2021) by Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Act 2021 (c. 11), s. 50(1)(i), Sch. 13 para. 26(17)
F2: Word in s. 260 heading inserted (30.4.2021) by Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Act 2021 (c. 11), s. 50(1)(i), Sch. 13 para. 26(17)