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Children (Detention Centres) Regulation 2015
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16 Disposal of property
16 Disposal of property
(1) Any property of a detainee that is retained by the centre manager may be disposed of by the centre manager in accordance with a request made by the detainee.
(2) Any food or articles of clothing belonging to a detainee may be destroyed if the centre manager considers it necessary for the maintenance of hygiene.
(3) Before any property is destroyed, the centre manager must, if practicable, cause the detainee to be informed of its proposed destruction and the reason for its destruction.