# Terrorism Act 2000, Paragraph 5


A detained person shall be deemed to be in legal custody throughout the period of his detention.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/11/schedule/8/paragraph/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/terrorism-act-2000/schedule-8/paragraph-5
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