18(1)This paragraph applies where—E+W
(a)in the case of a secure college custody officer performing custodial duties at a contracted-out secure college, it appears to the monitor of the college that the officer is not a fit and proper person to perform such duties at secure colleges, or
(b)in the case of a secure college custody officer performing contracted-out functions at a directly managed secure college, it appears to the principal of the college that the officer is not a fit and proper person to perform custodial duties at secure colleges.
(2)The monitor or principal may—
(a)refer the matter to the Secretary of State for a decision under paragraph 19, and
(b)in circumstances prescribed by regulations made by the Secretary of State, suspend the officer's certificate pending that decision.
(3)Regulations under this paragraph may—
(a)prescribe different circumstances for different cases;
(b)include transitional, transitory or saving provision.
(4)Regulations under this paragraph are to be made by statutory instrument.
(5)A statutory instrument containing regulations under this paragraph is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 10 para. 18 in force at 20.3.2015 by S.I. 2015/778, art. 2(1)(d)