Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019

Power to stop, question and detain

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4(1)For the purposes of exercising a power under paragraph 1 or 2 an examining officer may—

(a)stop a person or vehicle;

(b)detain a person.

(2)For the purpose of detaining a person under this paragraph, an examining officer may authorise the person’s removal from a ship, aircraft or vehicle.

(3)Where a person is detained under this paragraph the provisions of Parts 2 and 3 of this Schedule (detention and review of detention) apply.

(4)The power conferred by sub-paragraph (1)(a) to stop a vehicle does not include a power to stop an aircraft that is airborne.