Part VIII Prison Services and the Prison Service

Chapter IV The Prison Service

127AF1Power to suspend the operation of section 127

1

The Secretary of State may make orders suspending, or later reviving, the operation of section 127.

2

An order under this section may make different provision in relation to different descriptions of prison officer.

3

The power to make orders under this section is exercisable by statutory instrument.

4

A statutory instrument containing an order under this section may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by resolution of, each House of Parliament.