Procedure where alien has been convicted of being dangerous to peace and good order

(1) Any alien convicted before the magistrate of being dangerous to the peace and good order of Belize shall be guilty of an offence under this Act and shall be committed to the prison of the district in which he was convicted until the Minister’s pleasure is known. (2) The magistrate shall immediately after any such conviction certify to the Minister as provided for in paragraph (b) of sub-section (1) of section 2, forwarding to him at the same time a copy of the notes of evidence taken in the case, provided that, if the Minister makes an expulsion order against such alien, he shall, unless the order directs his arrest and deportation on being served with a copy of such order, be 8 Aliens Act immediately released from custody for the purpose of complying with such order. (3) In the event of the Minister not making an expulsion order as aforesaid, such alien shall as soon as possible be released from custody.