Terrorism (Police Powers) Act 2002
25HMaximum period of investigative detention
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25H Maximum period of investigative detention
25H Maximum period of investigative detention
(1) The maximum period of investigative detention of a terrorism suspect under this Part is—
(a) the period of 4 days, or
(b) if the maximum period of investigative detention is extended by a detention warrant—the maximum period authorised by the warrant.
(2) The total maximum period of investigative detention cannot exceed 14 days after the terrorism suspect was arrested.
ss 25H–25K: Ins 2016 No 17, Sch 1 [5].