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Youth Justice Act 1992
sec.197Obligation of chief executive
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### sec.197 Obligation of chief executive
The chief executive, in giving directions to a child in relation to the child’s performance of community service, is—
to avoid, if practicable, conflicts with the religious and cultural beliefs and practices of the child or the child’s parent; and
to avoid, if practicable, interference with the child’s attendance at a place of employment or a school or other educational or training establishment; and
to take all steps necessary to ensure that the child, if practicable, is kept apart from any adult under sentence for an offence.
- (a) to avoid, if practicable, conflicts with the religious and cultural beliefs and practices of the child or the child’s parent; and
- (b) to avoid, if practicable, interference with the child’s attendance at a place of employment or a school or other educational or training establishment; and
- (c) to take all steps necessary to ensure that the child, if practicable, is kept apart from any adult under sentence for an offence.