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Youth Justice Act 2005
156Detainee's right to be heard
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156 Detainee's right to be heard
(1) The superintendent of a detention centre must ensure that a
detainee is given the right to be heard in relation to any actions that
are to be taken in respect of the detainee under section 154, 155,
158E or 158F..
(2) The right to be heard may be limited or postponed for reasons of
practicality or in emergency situations.