459
CurrentContravention of custodial rules
Chapter 10Youth justice custody
Part 10.2Rights and responsibilities
Division 2Responsibility of children and young persons in youth justice custodial centres
459 Contravention of custodial rules
(1)
An act or omission by a child or young person does not constitute the commission of an offence by that child or young person solely on the basis that the act or omission contravenes a custodial rule.
(2)
Nothing in this section prevents a child or young person being charged for the commission of an offence if the act or omission by that child or young person contravenes a provision of any Act or regulation.
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