Youth Justice Act 2005
176Detainee may be required to be examined or treated
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176 Detainee may be required to be examined or treated (a) a detainee refuses to undergo a medical examination or to submit to medical treatment; and (b) a medical practitioner considers that the life or health of the detainee, or any other detainee or person, is likely to be endangered or seriously affected as a result of the refusal. (2) The CEO may, after consulting with the medical practitioner, order the detainee to undergo a medical examination or treatment that the CEO considers necessary. (3) The detainee must be given, where practicable, the right to a second medical opinion. (4) An order by the CEO under subsection (2): (a) must be in writing; and (b) is sufficient authority for the examination or treatment without the consent of any person being required.