s 21ZG
In forceHumane treatment of person being detained
Part 2BPreventative detention orders
Division 5Treatment of person detained
21ZG Humane treatment of person being detained
(1) A person being taken into custody, or being detained, under a preventative detention order:
(a) must be treated with humanity and with respect for human dignity; and
(b)
must not be subjected to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment,
by anyone exercising authority under the order or implementing or enforcing the order.
(2)
A person who contravenes subsection (1) is guilty of an offence.
Maximum penalty: Imprisonment for 2 years.
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