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PART 3DESIGNATION WITH THE POWERS OF AN IMMIGRATION OFFICER

Interpretation of Part 3

6.  In this Part “designated person” means a NCA officer designated as a person having the powers of an immigration officer under section 9(2)(c) or 10(1)(c) of the 2013 Act.

Application of the Immigration Act 1971 to designated persons

7.  The Immigration Act 1971(1) applies in relation to—

(a)designated persons, and

(b)the exercise of powers by such persons under Part 1 of the 2013 Act,

with the modifications set out in Schedule 2.

Application of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 to designated persons

8.—(1) The Immigration and Asylum Act 1999(2) applies in relation to—

(a)designated persons, and

(b)the exercise of powers by such persons under Part 1 of the 2013 Act,

with the modifications set out in this article.

(2) In section 141(11) and (12)(b) (fingerprinting) for “chief immigration officer” substitute “designated person who is grade 4”.

(3) In section 143(11) and (12) (destruction of fingerprints) for “Secretary of State” substitute “Director General of the National Crime Agency”.

(4) In section 167(1) (interpretation) after the definition of “country” insert—

“designated person” means a NCA officer designated as a person having the powers of an immigration officer under section 9(2)(c) or 10(1)(c) of the Crime and Courts Act 2013;.

(1)

1971 c.77, applied with modifications by S.I. 2006/987; there are other instruments which apply and extend provisions of the Act with modifications but none are relevant to this Order.