Part 2

Accommodation Centres

Operation of centres

Conditions of residence
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1
The Secretary of State may make regulations about conditions to be observed by residents of an accommodation centre.
2
Regulations under subsection (1) may, in particular, enable a condition to be imposed in accordance with the regulations by—
a
the Secretary of State, or
b
the manager of an accommodation centre.
3
A condition imposed by virtue of this section may, in particular—
a
require a person not to be absent from the centre during specified hours without the permission of the Secretary of State or the manager;
b
require a person to report to an immigration officer or the Secretary of State.
4
If a resident of an accommodation centre breaches a condition imposed by virtue of this section, the Secretary of State may—
a
require the resident and any dependant of his to leave the centre;
b
authorise the manager of the centre to require the resident and any dependant of his to leave the centre.
5
If a dependant of a resident of an accommodation centre breaches a condition imposed by virtue of this section, the Secretary of State may—
a
require the resident and any dependant of his to leave the centre;
b
authorise the manager of the centre to require the resident and any dependant of his to leave the centre.
6
Regulations under this section must include provision for ensuring that a person subject to a condition is notified of the condition in writing.
7
A condition imposed by virtue of this section is in addition to any restriction imposed under paragraph 21 of Schedule 2 to the Immigration Act 1971 (c. 77) (control of entry to United Kingdom) or under paragraph 2(5) of Schedule 3 to that Act (control pending deportation).
8
A reference in this Part to a condition of residence is a reference to a condition imposed by virtue of this section.