260Detention under section 250 [F1, 252A] or 259E+W
(1)Detention under section 250 [F2 , 252A] or 259 is to be in such place and under such conditions—
(a)as the Secretary of State may direct, or
(b)as the Secretary of State may arrange with any person.
(2)A person detained pursuant to directions or arrangements made by the Secretary of State under this section is deemed to be in legal custody.
Textual Amendments
F1Word in s. 260 heading inserted (30.4.2021) by Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Act 2021 (c. 11), s. 50(1)(i), Sch. 13 para. 26(17)
F2Word in s. 260(1) inserted (30.4.2021) by Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Act 2021 (c. 11), s. 50(1)(i), Sch. 13 para. 26(17)
Commencement Information
I1S. 260 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2