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Children (Detention Centres) Act 1987
28CMeaning of “detention centre offence”
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#### 28C Meaning of “detention centre offence”
28C Meaning of “detention centre offence”
> In sections 28A, 28B and 28BA, a detention centre offence is—
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> > (a) an offence under section 33 (escaping or attempting to escape from lawful custody), or
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> > (b) an offence under section 37A (failing to comply with condition of leave or failing to return after leave expires or after medical treatment), or
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> > (c) any other offence (except misbehaviour) committed within a detention centre.
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> **s 28C:** Ins 1988 No 40, Sch 1 (12). Am 1999 No 68, Sch 1 \[3\].