146 Use of force.U.K.
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(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)