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Youth Justice Act 2005
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150 Explanation of rights and responsibilities
(1) As soon as practicable after a youth is admitted to a detention
centre, he or she must be given an explanation of the rules of the
centre and his or her rights and responsibilities as a detainee.
(2) The explanation must be given in a language and manner the youth
is likely to understand, having regard to the youth's age, health,
maturity, cultural background and English language skills.
(3) Any action taken is not unlawful only because of a failure to comply
with this section.
(4) For subsection (1), an explanation of the rights and responsibilities
of a detainee must include:
(a) information about the consequences of breaching the rules of
the detention centre; and
(b) information about the procedure for making a complaint.
(5) The superintendent of the detention centre must take all reasonable
steps to ensure this section is complied with.