159 Power of constable to act outside his jurisdiction.U.K.
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(1)For the purpose of taking a person to or from a [F1removal centre] under the order of any authority competent to give the order, a constable may act outside the area of his jurisdiction.
(2)When acting under this section, the constable concerned retains all the powers, authority, protection and privileges of his office.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 159 substituted (10.2.2003) by Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (c. 41), ss. 66(2)(3)(j), 162(1) (with s. 159); S.I. 2003/1, art. 2, Sch.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 159 extended (2.7.2018) by The Short-term Holding Facility Rules 2018 (S.I. 2018/409), rules 1, 57(d) (with rule 3)