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Children (Detention Centres) Act 1987
23AEscorted absences
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#### 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—
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> > > (a) for the purpose of attending the funeral of a close relative, or
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> > > (b) for the purpose of visiting a close relative who is seriously ill, or
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> > > (c) for any other purpose that the Secretary thinks proper.
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> > (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.
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> > (3) While the detainee is so absent from a detention centre the detainee shall be regarded as being in lawful custody.
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> > (4) The regulations may make provision for or with respect to—
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> > > (a) the circumstances in which an order may be made under this section, and
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> > > (b) the conditions to be imposed on such an order, and
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> > > (c) any other matter relevant to the making of such an order, including the purposes for which an order may be made.
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> **s 23A:** Ins 1988 No 40, Sch 1 (9). Am 1988 No 131, Sch 1; 2006 No 41, Sch 1 \[4\].