SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 7U.K. Port and Border Controls

Power to stop, question and detainU.K.

[F16A(1)This paragraph applies where a person is questioned under paragraph 2 or 3.U.K.

(2)After the end of the 1 hour period, the person may not be questioned under either of those paragraphs unless the person is detained under paragraph 6.

(3)If the person is detained under paragraph 6 the person must be released not later than the end of the 6 hour period (unless detained under another power).

[F2(3A)If a person detained under paragraph 6 is removed to hospital because the person needs medical treatment—

(a)any time during which the person is being questioned under paragraph 2 or 3 in hospital or on the way there or back is to be included in calculating the 6 hour period, but

(b)any other time when the person is in hospital or on the way there or back is not to be included.]

(4)In this paragraph—

  • “the 1 hour period” is the period of 1 hour beginning with the time the person is first questioned under paragraph 2 or 3;

  • “the 6 hour period” is the period of 6 hours beginning with that time.]