Victorian Current Acts

YOUTH JUSTICE ACT 2024 - SECT 451

    (1)     A child or young person held in custody in a youth justice custodial centre has a right to—

        (a)     use their own language; and

        (b)     demonstrate and practise their religion; and

        (c)     express their culture; and

        (d)     participate in cultural and religious activities and celebrations; and

        (e)     be supported in maintaining their family, community, cultural and religious connections; and

        (f)     receive visits from parents, relatives, carers, community members and any other persons of significance to the child or young person; and

        (g)     if in person visits are not reasonably practicable or preferred by the child or young person, have access to a telephone, video technology or other preferred forms of communication to maintain connections; and

        (h)     engage with religious or spiritual advisers.

    (2)     A child or young person held in custody in a youth justice custodial centre has a right to be communicated with—

        (a)     in a language and manner that they can understand, including through the use of an interpreter and translated written materials as required; and

        (b)     in a culturally appropriate manner.