Part VIII Detention Centres and Detained Persons

Custody and movement of detained persons

155 Custodial functions and discipline etc. at F1removal centres .

(1)

Custodial functions may be discharged at a F1removal centre only by—

(a)

a detainee custody officer authorised, in accordance with section 154(1), to perform such functions; or

(b)

a prison officer, or a certified prisoner custody officer, exercising functions in relation to the F1removal centre

(i)

in accordance with arrangements made under section 154(5); or

(ii)

as a result of a contract entered into under section 150(1)(b).

(2)

Schedule 12 makes provision with respect to discipline and other matters at F1removal centres and short-term holding facilities.