[25D Detention of ship, aircraft or vehicle]
Immigration Act 1971 (1971 c 77) | Legislation

[25D  Detention of ship, aircraft or vehicle]

[(1)     If a person has been arrested for an offence under [section 25] [or 25A], a senior officer or a constable may detain a relevant ship, aircraft or vehicle—

(a)     until a decision is taken as to whether or not to charge the arrested person with that offence; or

(b)     if the arrested person has been charged—

(i)     until he is acquitted, the charge against him is dismissed or the proceedings are discontinued; or

(ii)     if he has been convicted, until the court decides whether or not to order forfeiture of the ship, aircraft or vehicle.

(2)     A ship, aircraft or vehicle is a relevant ship, aircraft or vehicle, in relation to an arrested person, if it is one which the officer or constable concerned

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