CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ACT 2008 - SECT 207 Notice of segregation directions—safe room and other

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ACT 2008 - SECT 207

    (1)     If the director-general gives a segregation direction, the director-general must prepare a notice—

        (a)     stating the direction; and

        (b)     explaining why the direction was given; and

        (c)     stating when the direction takes effect; and

        (d)     stating how long the direction lasts; and

        (e)     explaining that the direction may be reviewed or revoked—

              (i)     for a safe room segregation direction—under section 211 (Review of safe room segregation directions); or

              (ii)     for another segregation direction—under subdivision 6.6.3.4 (Review of certain segregation directions).

    (2)     A notice under subsection (1) must be given as soon as practicable to—

        (a)     the young detainee; and

        (b)     if the young detainee is under 18 years old—a parent or someone who has daily care responsibility, or long-term care responsibility, for the young detainee; and

        (c)     if the young detainee is 18 years old or older—the young detainee's nominated person; and

        (d)     the public advocate; and

        (e)     if the young detainee is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander child or young person—the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people commissioner.