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YOUTH JUSTICE ACT 2024 - SECT 503

Child or young person to be informed about complaints and actions required after completion of unclothed search

As soon as reasonably practicable but not more than 12 hours after the completion of an unclothed search, a youth justice custodial officer must inform the child or young person

        (a)     that the child or young person has the right to complain to the Secretary about the conduct of the unclothed search, and the process for making a complaint; and

        (b)     that the child or young person may complain to an oversight entity about the conduct of the unclothed search, and the process for making a complaint; and

        (c)     about the requirements under section 502

              (i)     for examination by a health practitioner; and

              (ii)     for notification of a parent of the child or young person; and

        (d)     in the case of an Aboriginal child or young person, about the requirements of section 502(1)(c); and

        (e)     in any case, about the requirements of section 502(1)(d).



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