Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

CORRECTIONS MANAGEMENT ACT 2007 (NO. 15 OF 2007 ) - SECT 154

A "privilege", in relation to a detainee —

        (a)     is any amenity, facility or opportunity the detainee may have the benefit of in detention; but

        (b)     does not include anything that is, for this chapter, an entitlement for the detainee.

Examples of privileges

1     using common areas at a correctional centre for mixing with other detainees

2     participating in activities other than those forming part of a detainee's case management plan

3     using phones, email or the internet other than for entitled usage

4     buying non-essential goods from money held in trust for a detainee

5     using a radio, television, CD or DVD player or other electronic equipment for recreational purposes

6     pursuing hobbies and crafts

7     keeping personal property in a cell

Examples of entitlements

things expressed in chapter 6 (Living conditions at correctional centres) to be entitlements for detainees

Note     An example is part of the Act, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).