Section 12: Escort arrangements and officers.

Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 · 1994 c. 33View on legislation.gov.uk

Part I: Young Offenders

The provisions of Schedule 1 to this Act (which make provision for escort arrangements persons detained in youth detention accommodation) shall have effect.

The provisions of Schedule 2 to this Act shall have effect with respect to the certification of custody officers.

In this Part, “custody officer” means a person in respect of whom a certificate is for the time being in force certifying—

that he has been approved by the Secretary of State for the purpose of performing any of the following—
escort functions;
custodial duties at secure training centres;
that he is accordingly authorised to perform them.

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