SCHEDULE 2 Administrative Provisions as to Control on Entry etc.
Part I General Provisions
Detention of persons liable to examination or removal
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(1)
Subject to the provisions of this paragraph, in either of the following cases, that is to say,—
(a)
where directions are given in respect of an illegal entrant under paragraph 9 or 10 above; and
(b)
where a person has lawfully entered the United Kingdom without leave by virtue of section 8(1) of this Act, but directions are given in respect of him under paragraph 13(2)(A) above or, in a case within paragraph 13(2)(A), under paragraph 14;
the owners or agents of the ship or aircraft in which he arrived in the United Kingdom F1, or, where the person has arrived through the tunnel system, the Concessionaires, shall be liable to pay the Secretary of State on demand any expenses incurred by the latter in respect of the custody, accommodation or maintenance of that person at any time after his arrival while he was detained or liable to be detained under paragraph 16 above.
(2)
If, before the directions for a person’s removal from the United Kingdom have been carried out, he is given leave to remain in the United Kingdom, no sum shall be demanded under sub-paragraph (1) above for expenses incurred in respect of that person and any sum already demanded and paid shall be refunded.
(3)
Sub-paragraph (1) above shall not have effect in relation to directions which, in consequence of an appeal under this Act, are for the time being of no effect; and the expenses to which that sub-paragraph applies include expenses in conveying the person in question to and from the place where he is detained or accommodated unless the journey is made for the purpose of attending an appeal by him under this Act.