Section 155: Custodial functions and discipline etc. at removal centres .

Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 · 1999 c. 33View on legislation.gov.uk

Part VIII: Detention Centres and Detained Persons

Custodial functions may be discharged at a removal centre only by—

a detainee custody officer authorised, in accordance with section 154(1), to perform such functions; or
a prison officer, or a certified prisoner custody officer, exercising functions in relation to the removal centre—
in accordance with arrangements made under section 154(5); or
as a result of a contract entered into under section 150(1)(b).

Schedule 12 makes provision with respect to discipline and other matters at removal centres and short-term holding facilities and in pre-departure accommodation .

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