Part 4Immigration and Asylum

Suspected international terrorists

24 Bail

1

A suspected international terrorist who is detained under a provision of the Immigration Act 1971 may be released on bail.

2

For the purpose of subsection (1) the following provisions of Schedule 2 to the Immigration Act 1971 (control on entry) shall apply with the modifications specified in Schedule 3 to the Special Immigration Appeals Commission Act 1997 (c. 68) (bail to be determined by Special Immigration Appeals Commission) and with any other necessary modifications—

a

paragraph 22(1A), (2) and (3) (release),

b

paragraph 23 (forfeiture),

c

paragraph 24 (arrest), and

d

paragraph 30(1) (requirement of Secretary of State’s consent).

3

Rules of procedure under the Special Immigration Appeals Commission Act 1997 (c. 68)—

a

may make provision in relation to release on bail by virtue of this section, and

b

subject to provision made by virtue of paragraph (a), shall apply in relation to release on bail by virtue of this section as they apply in relation to release on bail by virtue of that Act subject to any modification which the Commission considers necessary.