In paragraph 17(2) of Schedule 2 to the Immigration Act 1971 (c. 77) (control of entry, &c.: person liable to detention: use of force) for "if need be by force" there shall be substituted ." if need be by reasonable force "
Section 63: Control of entry to United Kingdom, &c.: use of force
Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 · 2002 c. 41View on legislation.gov.uk
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