Obligation to uphold custodial rights
446 Obligation to uphold custodial rights
The following persons must act in a way that is compatible with and promotes the custodial rights to the fullest extent possible—
the Secretary;
the Commissioner for Youth Justice;
a youth justice custodial officer;
any other person who, in accordance with this Act or any other Act or law, engages with a child or young person who is held in custody in a youth justice custodial centre.
Subsection (1) does not apply to—
a parent or legal representative of a child or young person held in custody in a youth justice custodial centre; or
any child or young person held in custody in a youth justice custodial centre; or
any other person who engages with a child or young person held in custody in a youth justice custodial centre in a personal or private capacity.
Example
A community or religious representative or an Aboriginal Elder visiting a child or young person, at the request or invitation of the child or young person, to provide emotional support or spiritual guidance.
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