Right in police gaol—separate accommodation
569 Right in police gaol—separate accommodation
A child who is held in custody in a police gaol has a right to be accommodated—
separately from adults who are also detained or otherwise in custody in the police gaol; and
with children of the same sex, unless the officer in charge of the police gaol is reasonably satisfied that the child's gender identity does not correspond to their sex designated at birth, and that it is appropriate and safe for the child to be kept with children other than children of the same sex, having regard to—
the child's views and wishes; and
the likely impact on the security or good order of the police gaol.
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