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(1)This section applies to any person in the custody of a constable whose duty it is to take him to a [F1prison or accommodation which is youth detention accommodation (within the meaning given by [F2section 248(1) of the Sentencing Code]) in which] his detention is authorised by law, and shall be deemed always to have applied to persons in the custody of a constable in those circumstances.
(2)It is hereby declared that where it is for any reason not practicable to secure the admission of a person to whom this section applies to the [F3accommodation in which] his detention is so authorised, he may lawfully be detained in the custody of a constable until such time as he can be admitted there or is required to appear before a court.
[F4(3)Any reference in this section to a constable includes a reference to a prisoner custody officer (within the meaning of Part IV of the M1Criminal Justice Act 1991) acting in pursuance of prisoner escort arrangements (within the meaning of that Part).]
[F5(4)Any reference in this section to a constable includes a reference to a custody officer (within the meaning of section 12 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994) acting in pursuance of escort arrangements (within the meaning of Schedule 1 to that Act).]
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 6(1) substituted (1.11.2007) by Offender Management Act 2007 (c. 21), s. 41(1), Sch. 3 para. 18(2); S.I. 2007/3001, art. 2(1)(r)
F2Words in s. 6(1) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 62 (with Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2
F3Words in s. 6(2) substituted (1.11.2007) by Offender Management Act 2007 (c. 21), s. 41(1), Sch. 3 para. 18(3); S.I. 2007/3001, art. 2(1)(r)
F4S. 6(3) inserted (3.12.1994) by 1994 c. 33, ss. 94(2), 172(4)
F5S. 6(4) inserted (1.3.1998) by 1994 c. 33, s. 168(2), Sch. 10 para. 46(c); S.I. 1998/277, art. 3(2)
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