Immigration Act 1971

5(1)On an application made—U.K.

(a)by or on behalf of a person recommended for deportation whose release was so directed; or

(b)by a constable; or

(c)by an immigration officer,

the appropriate court shall have the powers specified in sub-paragraph (2) below.

(2)The powers mentioned in sub-paragraph (1) above are—

(a)if the person to whom the application relates is not subject to any such restrictions imposed by a court as are mentioned in paragraph 4 above, to order that he shall be subject to any such restrictions as the court may direct; and

(b)if he is subject to such restrictions imposed by a court by virtue of that paragraph or this paragraph—

(i)to direct that any of them shall be varied or shall cease to have effect; or

(ii)to give further directions as to his residence and reporting.