Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

CHILDREN'S SERVICES (AMENDMENT) ACT - SECT 9

“(4) For the purposes of this Division, a child is not under restraint if the child is in the company of—

(a)     a police officer by the roadside, whether or not the child is in a motor vehicle, for a purpose connected with the investigation of an offence, not being a serious offence, arising out of the use of a motor vehicle;

(b)     a police officer for the purpose of a screening, breath or blood test in accordance with the Motor Traffic (Alcohol and Drugs) Act 1977 ; or

(c)     an inspector, within the meaning of the Liquor Act 1975 for a purpose connected with the investigation of an offence under that Act, which the inspector believes on reasonable grounds was not committed by the child.”.

Limitations in respect of criminal proceedings against children