Australian Capital Territory Current Acts

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ACT 2008 - SECT 317

    (1)     A relevant presiding officer may do 1 or more of the following (each of which is disciplinary action ) in relation to a young detainee:

        (a)     warn the young detainee about committing a behaviour breach;

        (b)     reprimand the young detainee;

        (c)     impose a behaviour management consequence, or a combination of behaviour management consequences, on the young detainee.

    (2)     In deciding whether to impose a behaviour management consequence, the relevant presiding officer must consider the age, developmental capacity, rehabilitation needs and any known history of the young detainee.

    (3)     The relevant presiding officer may impose a behaviour management consequence if satisfied that the consequence to be imposed is—

        (a)     reasonable in the circumstances; and

        (b)     proportionate to the circumstances and gravity of the behaviour.