Explanatory Notes

Immigration and Asylum Act 1999

1999 CHAPTER 33

11 November 1999

Commentary on Sections

Part III: Bail

Section 45: Location of bail hearings

167.This section allows the Secretary of State to direct where, in relation to a particular case or class of case, routine bail hearings should be heard. These places may include courtrooms, detention centres, prisons, or Immigration Appellate Authority hearing centres. A direction by the Secretary of State under this clause will require the approval of the Lord Chancellor.