Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019

Power to stop, question and detain

This section has no associated Explanatory Notes

5(1)This paragraph applies where a person is questioned under paragraph 1 or 2.

(2)At the end of the 1 hour period, the person may not be questioned under either of those paragraphs unless the person is detained under paragraph 4.

(3)If the person is detained under paragraph 4, the person must be released not later than the end of the 6 hour period (unless detained under another power).

(4)In this paragraph—

  • “the 1 hour period” is the period of 1 hour beginning with the time the person is first questioned under paragraph 1 or 2;

  • “the 6 hour period” is the period of 6 hours beginning with that time.

(5)If a person detained under paragraph 4 is removed to hospital because the person needs medical treatment—

(a)any time during which the person is being questioned under paragraph 1 or 2 in hospital or on the way there or back is to be included in calculating the 6 hour period, but

(b)any other time when the person is in hospital or on the way there or back is not to be included.