Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts(1) The operating entity for the therapeutic protection place must ensure that the body search is conducted in the presence of someone (a "support person") who—
(a) the operating entity believes on reasonable grounds can support and represent the interests of the child or young person; and
(b) the child or young person agrees should be present at the search.
(2) However, the body search may continue in the absence of a support person if the child or young person does not agree to a support person being present.