Custodial right—safety, security and stability

Current

(1)

A child or young person who is held in custody in a youth justice custodial centre has a right to—

(a)

accommodation that is clean and sanitary and upholds the privacy and dignity of the child or young person; and

(b)

food and drink that accords with the religious or dietary requirements of the child or young person; and

(c)

clothing that—

(i)

is clean; and

(ii)

is appropriate to the climate and the activities that the child or young person is engaged in; and

(iii)

accords with the gender or gender identity of the child or young person; and

(iv)

accords with the cultural and religious customs and requirements of the child or young person; and

(d)

a minimum of one hour of daily access to an outdoor area for social, recreation and exercise purposes.

(2)

A child or young person who is held in custody in a youth justice custodial centre has a right to be protected from harm, cared for, encouraged and supported.

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