23AEscorted absences

23A Escorted absences

23A Escorted absences

(1) Subject to the regulations, the Secretary may, by order in writing, permit a detainee to be absent from a detention centre—

(a) for the purpose of attending the funeral of a close relative, or

(b) for the purpose of visiting a close relative who is seriously ill, or

(c) for any other purpose that the Secretary thinks proper.

(2) The centre manager of the detention centre shall direct a juvenile justice officer to take charge of the detainee while the detainee is so absent from the detention centre.

(3) While the detainee is so absent from a detention centre the detainee shall be regarded as being in lawful custody.

(4) The regulations may make provision for or with respect to—

(a) the circumstances in which an order may be made under this section, and

(b) the conditions to be imposed on such an order, and

(c) any other matter relevant to the making of such an order, including the purposes for which an order may be made.

s 23A: Ins 1988 No 40, Sch 1 (9). Am 1988 No 131, Sch 1; 2006 No 41, Sch 1 [4].