48Humane treatment of detained person

48 Humane treatment of detained person (1) A person being taken into custody, or detained, under a preventative detention order— (a) must be treated with humanity and respect for the inherent dignity of the human person; and (b) must not be subjected to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment; by anyone exercising authority under the order or implementing or enforcing it. Note See s 43 (8) in relation to detention at a correctional centre. (2) A person commits an offence if the person engages in conduct that contravenes this section.