Written question asked by Lord Gladwin of Clee (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 February 2000. It was answered by Lord Bassam of Brighton (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 February 2000.

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Bassam of Brighton, Lord

Question

What arrangements they have made to ensure that immigration officers exercising the new powers of search, entry and seizure in Part VII of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 will have regard to the codes of practice issued under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984. [HL 979]. - Includes ref to the Direction in the Library.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

609 c87WA; HL 979

Session

1999-00

Subjects

Codes of practice Immigration Immigration officers Powers of entry Powers

Legislation

Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984

Immigration and Asylum Act 1999