Referral to Secretary by Chief Commissioner of Police
22BH Referral to Secretary by Chief Commissioner of Police
S. 22BH(1) substituted by No. 9/2025 s. 20(1).
The Chief Commissioner of Police may refer a person to the Secretary for voluntary case management in accordance with this Division if satisfied that—
there is reason to believe that the person in respect of whom the referral is to be made is vulnerable to violent extremism; and
a voluntary case management plan is an appropriate way to achieve a therapeutic purpose for the person.
Note
See also sections 22AGA and 22AK.
S. 22BH(2)(3) repealed by No. 9/2025 s. 20(1).
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A referral under subsection (1) must—
be in writing; and
S. 22BH(4)(b) amended by No. 9/2025 s. 20(2).
be accompanied by a report that explains why the Chief Commissioner of Police is satisfied of the matters set out in subsection (1)(a) and (b).
The Chief Commissioner of Police must not refer a person to the Secretary under subsection (1) if the person is under 10 years of age.
The Chief Commissioner of Police may, by instrument, delegate the power to make a referral under subsection (1) to a police officer who is of or above the rank of Inspector.
S. 22BI inserted by No. 47/2021 s. 6, repealed by No. 9/2025 s. 21.
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S. 22BJ inserted by No. 47/2021 s. 6.
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