25FNo investigative detention of person under 14 years of age

25F No investigative detention of person under 14 years of age

25F No investigative detention of person under 14 years of age

(1) A person under 14 years of age cannot be arrested or kept in investigative detention under this Part.

(2) If—

(a) a person is under investigative detention, and

(b) the police officer in charge of the investigation is satisfied on reasonable grounds that the person is under 14 years of age,

the police officer must discontinue the arrest as soon as practicable.

(3) The person is to be released into the care of a parent or other appropriate person.

ss 25E–25G: Ins 2016 No 17, Sch 1 [5].