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Children (Detention Centres) Act 1987
37CUnlawful entry into detention centre or communication with detainee
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37C Unlawful entry into detention centre or communication with detainee
37C Unlawful entry into detention centre or communication with detainee
A person who, without lawful authority—
(a) enters or attempts to enter any detention centre, or
(b) communicates or attempts to communicate with any detainee,
is guilty of an offence and liable to a penalty not exceeding 10 penalty units or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 12 months, or both.
s 37C: Ins 1988 No 40, Sch 1 (17). Am 1992 No 112, Sch 1.