Deportation of criminals

I134Timing

1

Section 32(5) requires a deportation order to be made at a time chosen by the Secretary of State.

2

A deportation order may not be made under section 32(5) while an appeal or further appeal against the conviction or sentence by reference to which the order is to be made—

a

has been instituted and neither withdrawn nor determined, or

b

could be brought.

3

For the purpose of subsection (2)(b)—

a

the possibility of an appeal out of time with permission shall be disregarded, and

b

a person who has informed the Secretary of State in writing that the person does not intend to appeal shall be treated as being no longer able to appeal.

4

The Secretary of State may withdraw a decision that section 32(5) applies, or revoke a deportation order made in accordance with section 32(5), for the purpose of—

a

taking action under the Immigration Acts or rules made under section 3 of the Immigration Act 1971 (c. 77) (immigration rules), and

b

subsequently taking a new decision that section 32(5) applies and making a deportation order in accordance with section 32(5).