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Criminal Justice Act 1991, Section 89 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 15 November 2024. 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. Help about Changes to Legislation

89 Certification of prisoner custody officersE+W

(1)In this Part “prisoner custody officer” means a person in respect of whom a certificate is for the time being in force certifying—

(a)that he has been approved by the Secretary of State for the purpose of performing escort functions or custodial duties or both; and

(b)that he is accordingly authorised to perform them.

(2)The provisions of Schedule 10 to this Act shall have effect with respect to the certification of prisoner custody officers.

(3)In this section and Schedule 10 to this Act—

  • custodial duties” means custodial duties at a [F1contracted out or directly managed prison];

  • escort functions” means the functions specified in section 80(1) above.

Textual Amendments

F1Words in s. 89(3) substituted (3.11.1994) by 1994 c. 33, s. 101(4).

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1S. 89: transfer of functions (20.4.2000) by S.I. 2000/1160, art. 4(1)(2)(h)

Commencement Information

I1S. 89 wholly in force at 31.10.1991 see s. 102(2)(3) and S.I. 1991/2208, art. 2(4) and Sch. 3

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