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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—
(a) an offence under section 33 (escaping or attempting to escape from lawful custody), or
(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
(c) any other offence (except misbehaviour) committed within a detention centre.
s 28C: Ins 1988 No 40, Sch 1 (12). Am 1999 No 68, Sch 1 [3].