674Child or young person in prison may be transferred to youth justice custodial centre

674 Child or young person in prison may be transferred to youth justice custodial centre

(1) The Adult Parole Board may direct that a child or young person who is under 21 years of age and serving a sentence of imprisonment in a prison be transferred to a youth justice custodial centre to serve the unexpired portion of the term of imprisonment as detention if—

(a) the Board is satisfied that—

(i) it is appropriate in the interests of the child or young person; and

(ii) the child or young person is suitable for detention in a youth justice custodial centre; and

(iii) there is a place available for the child or young person in a youth justice custodial centre; and

(iv) the child or young person can reasonably be safely and appropriately accommodated and supported in a youth justice custodial centre; and

(b) the Board has considered a report under subsection (2) from the Secretary.

(2) If the Adult Parole Board is considering making a direction under subsection (1), the Secretary must prepare a report on the matters referred to in subsection (1)(a)(i) to (iv).