Prison Act 1952, Section 8 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 05 May 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
Every prison officer while acting as such shall have all the powers, authority, protection and privileges of a constable.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 8 modified (31.10.1991) by Criminal Justice Act 1991 (c. 53, SIF 39:1) s. 87(3); S.I. 1991/2208, art. 2(4), Sch. 3
C2S. 8 excluded (20.3.2015) by Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 (c. 2), s. 95(1), Sch. 10 para. 6(1) (with Sch. 10 para. 6(2)); S.I. 2015/778, art. 2(1)(d)
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