SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 6Illegal working closure notices and illegal working compliance orders
Illegal working closure notices
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1
An illegal working closure notice must—
a
identify the premises;
b
explain the effect of the notice;
c
state that failure to comply with the notice is an offence;
d
state that an application will be made under paragraph 5 for an illegal working compliance order;
e
specify when and where the application will be heard;
f
explain the effect of an illegal working compliance order.
2
The maximum period that may be specified in an illegal working closure notice is 24 hours unless sub-paragraph (3) applies.
3
The maximum period is 48 hours if the notice is issued by an immigration officer of at least the rank of immigration inspector.
4
In calculating when the period of 48 hours ends, Christmas Day is to be disregarded.
5
The period specified in an illegal working closure notice to which sub-paragraph (3) does not apply may be extended by up to 24 hours if an extension notice is issued by an officer of at least the rank of immigration inspector.
6
An extension notice is a notice which—
a
identifies the illegal working closure notice to which it relates, and
b
specifies the period of the extension.
7
The Secretary of State may by regulations amend sub-paragraph (3) or sub-paragraph (5) to change the rank specified in that sub-paragraph.