CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ACT 2008 - SECT 238 Effect of positive test sample by young detainee
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ACT 2008 - SECT 238
Effect of positive test sample by young detainee(1) This section applies if—
(a) a young detainee is directed under this Act to provide a test sample; and
(b) the test sample provided by the young detainee is positive.
(2) The director-general may have regard to the positive test sample in making any decision in relation to the management of the young detainee under this Act.
Examples—decisions—s (2)
1 decisions under s 188 (Case management plans—scope etc) or s 190 (Security classification—basis etc)
2 decisions under ch 8 (Criminal matters—discipline at detention places)
Note The taking of alcohol or a drug (in any way) into the body is a behaviour breach (see s 287). The results of the analysis of a substance under this Act, signed by an analyst, is evidence of the facts stated in the certificate (see s 882).