Accredited immigration officers and customs officials
17(1)For the purposes of this paragraph, a qualified officer is an “accredited” immigration officer or customs official if designated as such by the Secretary of State.
(2)Sub-paragraphs (1), (2) and (3)(a) of paragraph 2 apply to an accredited immigration officer or customs official as they apply to a constable.
(3)In paragraph 2(3)(b) and (4) “qualified officer” does not include an accredited immigration officer or customs official.
(4)In paragraphs 2(9) and 3 “immigration officer or customs official” does not include an accredited immigration officer or customs official.
(5)Paragraph 4(1) has effect, in relation to a travel document that is in the possession of an accredited immigration officer or customs official as a result of the exercise of a power under paragraph 2 by that officer or official, as if the reference to the relevant constable were a reference to that officer or official.