Version Superseded: 28/07/2014
Point in time view as at 08/01/2003. This version of this provision has been superseded.
Immigration and Asylum Act 1999, Section 146 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 06 March 2025. 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.
(1)An immigration officer exercising any power conferred on him by the 1971 Act or this Act may, if necessary, use reasonable force.
[F1(2)A person exercising a power under any of the following may if necessary use reasonable force—
(a)section 28CA, 28FA or 28FB of the 1971 Act (business premises: entry to arrest or search),
(b)section 141 or 142 of this Act, and
(c)regulations under section 144 of this Act.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 146(2) substituted (8.1.2003) by Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (c. 41), s. 153(2) (with s. 159); S.I. 2002/2811, art. 2, Sch.
Commencement Information
I1S. 146 partly in force; s. 146(1) in force at Royal Assent, see s. 170(3)(o)
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