Commentary on Sections Part 7: Border and Immigration Inspectorate Section 52: Relationship with other bodies: general
155.Section 52 allows for close working between the Chief Inspector and other bodies. The Chief Inspector must co-operate with and may act jointly with such persons as the Secretary of State may specify, insofar as the Chief Inspector thinks it consistent with the efficient and effective performance of his functions. The Chief Inspector may also assist a person specified by the Secretary of State. The Chief Inspector may also delegate a specified aspect of his functions to a person specified by the Secretary of State. The relevant persons will be identified by order (see section 55 below).