Prison Act 1952 (c. 52)

Prison officers E+W

8 Powers of prison officers. E+W

Every prison officer while acting as such shall have all the powers, authority, protection and privileges of a constable.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 S. 8 modified (31.10.1991) by Criminal Justice Act 1991 (c. 53, SIF 39:1) s. 87(3); S.I. 1991/2208, art. 2(4), Sch. 3