CHILDREN, YOUNG PERSONS AND THEIR FAMILIES ACT 1997 (NO. 28 OF 1997) - SECT 100 Hindering a person in execution of duty
CHILDREN, YOUNG PERSONS AND THEIR FAMILIES ACT 1997 (NO. 28 OF 1997) - SECT 100
Hindering a person in execution of duty
(1) A person must not hinder or obstruct the Secretary, a police officer or any other person in the performance or exercise of a function or power under this Act.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years, or both.(2) A police officer may arrest without warrant a person who he or she has reasonable grounds for believing is hindering or obstructing the Secretary, a police officer or another person in the performance or exercise of a function or power under this Act.