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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.