Article 42 Search of staff

A member of staff must submit to being searched by a detainee custody officer or an immigration officer in the short-term holding facility if the manager so directs.

A search conducted under paragraph (1) must be conducted in as seemly a manner as is consistent with discovering anything concealed and may not require a person to remove any of their clothing other than an outer coat, jacket or glove.

A detainee custody officer or an immigration officer may seize and retain any item located as a result of a search under paragraph (1) that the detainee custody officer or immigration officer has reasonable grounds to believe may compromise the security of the short-term holding facility or the safety of any person.

Any item seized under paragraph (3) may be disposed of in such manner as the manager may direct.