SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 11 Detainee Custody Officers
Suspension and revocation of certificates of authorisation
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If it appears to the Secretary of State that a detainee custody officer is not a fit and proper person to perform escort functions or custodial functions, he may revoke that officer’s certificate so far as it authorises the performance of those functions.
2
If it appears to the escort monitor that a detainee custody officer is not a fit and proper person to perform escort functions, he may—
a
refer the matter to the Secretary of State; or
b
in such circumstances as may be prescribed, suspend the officer’s certificate pending a decision by the Secretary of State as to whether to revoke it.
3
If it appears to the contract monitor for the F1removal centre concerned that a detainee custody officer is not a fit and proper person to perform custodial functions, he may—
a
refer the matter to the Secretary of State; or
b
in such circumstances as may be prescribed, suspend the officer’s certificate pending a decision by the Secretary of State as to whether to revoke it.