4U.K.A person who assaults a detainee custody officer who is—
(a)acting in accordance with escort arrangements,
(b)performing custodial functions, F1...
(c)performing functions of a custodial nature at a short-term holding facility [F2or in pre-departure accommodation] ,[F3 or
(d)performing functions under section 51 of the Immigration Act 2016 (search for nationality documents),]
is guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or to both.
Textual Amendments
F1Word in Sch. 11 para. 4(b) omitted (12.7.2016) by virtue of Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), ss. 53(2)(a), 94(1); S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(g)
F2Words in Sch. 11 para. 4(c) inserted (28.7.2014) by Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), s. 75(3), Sch. 9 para. 12(2)(c); S.I. 2014/1820, art. 3(cc)
F3Sch. 11 para. 4(d) and preceding word inserted (12.7.2016) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), ss. 53(2)(b), 94(1); S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(g)