Section 189C: Exercise of the extradition transit powers

Extradition Act 2003 · 2003 c. 41View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 5: Miscellaneous and general

The extradition transit powers include power to use reasonable force when necessary.

An authorised officer may not, when exercising a relevant search power, require a person to remove any clothing other than an outer coat, jacket, headgear or gloves.

Any item seized from a person in the exercise of a relevant search power may be retained while the person is in transit through the United Kingdom.

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