23 DetentionU.K.
(1)A suspected international terrorist may be detained under a provision specified in subsection (2) despite the fact that his removal or departure from the United Kingdom is prevented (whether temporarily or indefinitely) by—
(a)a point of law which wholly or partly relates to an international agreement, or
(b)a practical consideration.
(2)The provisions mentioned in subsection (1) are—
(a)paragraph 16 of Schedule 2 to the Immigration Act 1971 (c. 77) (detention of persons liable to examination or removal), F1. . .
(b)paragraph 2 of Schedule 3 to that Act (detention pending deportation)[F2, and
(c)section 62 of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (detention by Secretary of State).]
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 23(2)(a) omitted (10.2.2003) by virtue of Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (c. 41), ss. 62(15)(a), 162(1) (with s. 159); S.I. 2003/1, art. 2, Sch.
F2S. 23(2)(c) and preceding word inserted (10.2.2003) by Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (c. 41), ss. 62(15)(b), 162(1) (with s. 159); S.I. 2003/1, art. 2, Sch.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Ss. 21-23 continued in force in accordance with s. 29(2)(c) of this Act for a period of one year beginning with 14th March 2003 by S.I. 2003/691, art. 2
Ss. 21-23 continued in force in accordance with s. 29(2)(c) of this Act for a period of one year beginning with 14th March 2004 by S.I. 2004/751, art. 2