Victorian Current Acts

YOUTH JUSTICE ACT 2024 - SECT 448

    (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.