146 Use of force.U.K.
(1)An immigration officer exercising any power conferred on him by [F1the Immigration Acts] may, if necessary, use reasonable force.
[F2(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
F1Words in s. 146(1) substituted (28.7.2014) by Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), s. 75(3), Sch. 1 para. 5; S.I. 2014/1820, art. 3(y)
F2S. 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)