http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1743/regulation/4The Immigration (Provision of Physical Data) Regulations 2006texttext/xmlenStatute Law DatabaseIMMIGRATION2023-03-29Expert Participation2023-03-31 These Regulations are made under section 126 of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002. Under regulation 3 an “authorised person” may require a person who makes an application for entry clearance or leave to enter (in certain circumstances) to provide a record of his fingerprints and a photograph of his face. An “authorised person” is defined under section 141(5) of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 and includes immigration officers and certain officers of the Secretary of State. Provision in relation to applicants under the age of sixteen41An applicant under the age of sixteen shall not be required to provide a record of his fingerprints or a photograph of his face except where the authorised person is satisfied that the fingerprints or the photograph will be taken in the presence of a person aged eighteen or over who is—athe child's parent or guardian; orba person who for the time being takes responsibility for the child.2The person mentioned in paragraph (1)(b) may not be—aan officer of the Secretary of State who is not an authorised person;ban authorised person; orcany other person acting on behalf of an authorised person as part of a process specified under regulation 6.3An authorised person shall not require a person under the age of sixteen to provide a record of his fingerprints or a photograph of his face unless his decision to do so has been confirmed by a person designated for the purpose by the Secretary of State.4This regulation shall not apply if the authorised person reasonably believes that the applicant is aged sixteen or over.Words in reg. 4(2)(c) substituted (6.4.2015) by The Immigration (Provision of Physical Data) (Amendment) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/737), regs. 1(1), 4
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