Children and Young People Act 2008
289Meaning of privilege
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289 Meaning of privilege A privilege, in relation to a young detainee— (a) is any amenity, facility or opportunity the young detainee may have the benefit of in detention; but (b) does not include anything that is, for this chapter, an entitlement for the young detainee. Examples—privileges 1 using phones, email or the internet other than for entitled usage 2 buying non-essential goods from money in a young detainee’s trust account 3 using a radio, television, compact disc, MP3 player or DVD player or other electronic equipment for recreational purposes 4 pursuing hobbies and crafts 5 keeping personal property in a cell 6 accessing leave
Examples—entitlements 1 an entitlement to health care under s 109 2 things expressed in pt 6.5 (Living conditions at detention places) to be entitlements for young detainees