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#### 205 Definitions 205 Definitions (cf [Intoxicated Persons Act 1979](/view/html/repealed/current/act-1979-067), s 3) > In this Part— > > authorised place of detention means— > > > (a) a police station, or > > > (b) a detention centre within the meaning of the [Children (Detention Centres) Act 1987](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1987-057) approved for the time being by the Minister for the purposes of this Part as an authorised place of detention. > > detention officer means a police officer, a correctional officer (within the meaning of the [Crimes (Administration of Sentences) Act 1999](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1999-093)) or a person in charge of or employed in a detention centre (within the meaning of the [Children (Detention Centres) Act 1987](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1987-057)). > > intoxicated person means a person who appears to be seriously affected by alcohol or another drug or a combination of drugs. > > public place includes a school. > > responsible person includes any person who is capable of taking care of an intoxicated person including— > > > (a) a friend or family member, or > > > (b) an official or member of staff of a government or non-government organisation or facility providing welfare or alcohol or other drug rehabilitation services.