Humane treatment of person being detained

In force

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.

Note—A contravention of this section may be an offence under section 54.

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