Section 33 — Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002: Advisory Groups

Advisory Groups 33 1 The Secretary of State shall appoint a group (to be known as an Accommodation Centre Advisory Group) for each accommodation centre.

2 The Secretary of State may by regulations—

a confer functions on Advisory Groups;

b make provision about the constitution and proceedings of Advisory Groups.

3 Regulations under subsection (2)(a) must, in particular, provide for members of an accommodation centre’s Advisory Group—

a to visit the centre;

b to hear complaints made by residents of the centre;

c to report to the Secretary of State.

4 The manager of an accommodation centre must permit a member of the centre’s Advisory Group on request—

a to visit the centre at any time;

b to visit any resident of the centre at any time, provided that the resident consents.

5 A member of an Advisory Group shall hold and vacate office in accordance with the terms of his appointment (which may include provision about retirement, resignation or dismissal).

6 The Secretary of State may—

a defray expenses of members of an Advisory Group;

b make facilities available to members of an Advisory Group.