133Isolation

133 Isolation

(1)  In this section,

isolation means locking a detainee in a room separate from others and from the normal routine of the detention centre.

(2)  A detention centre manager may authorise the isolation of a detainee only –

(a) if –

(i) the detainee's behaviour presents an immediate threat to his or her safety or the safety of any other person or to property; and

(ii) all other reasonable steps have been taken to prevent the detainee from harming himself or herself or any other person or from damaging property but have been unsuccessful; or

(b) in the interests of the security of the centre.

(3)  The period of isolation must not contravene any instructions issued under section 124(2) .

(4)  If necessary, reasonable force may be used to place a detainee in isolation.

(5)  A detainee placed in isolation must be closely supervised and observed at intervals of not longer than 15 minutes.

(6)  The detention centre manager must ensure that the particulars of every use of isolation are recorded in a register established for the purpose.