Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts

CORRECTIONS MANAGEMENT ACT 2007 - SECT 33A

    (1)     This section applies if a young detainee is detained at a court cell under section 33.

    (2)     The director-general must ensure that the young detainee—

        (a)     is kept separate from adult detainees; and

        (b)     has prompt access to medical and legal assistance; and

        (c)     is told, in language and a way he or she can readily understand, about the reason for the detention and the procedures that apply; and

        (d)     is able to contact and be contacted by each of the following:

              (i)     a commissioner exercising functions under the Human Rights Commission Act 2005 ;

              (ii)     the public advocate;

              (iii)     the ombudsman.