448Custodial right—safety, security and stability

448 Custodial right—safety, security and stability

(1) A child or young person who is held in custody in a youth justice custodial centre has a right to—

(a) accommodation that is clean and sanitary and upholds the privacy and dignity of the child or young person; and

(b) food and drink that accords with the religious or dietary requirements of the child or young person; and

(c) clothing that—

(i) is clean; and

(ii) is appropriate to the climate and the activities that the child or young person is engaged in; and

(iii) accords with the gender or gender identity of the child or young person; and

(iv) accords with the cultural and religious customs and requirements of the child or young person; and

(d) a minimum of one hour of daily access to an outdoor area for social, recreation and exercise purposes.

(2) A child or young person who is held in custody in a youth justice custodial centre has a right to be protected from harm, cared for, encouraged and supported.