Queensland Numbered Acts

MONITORING OF PLACES OF DETENTION (OPTIONAL PROTOCOL TO THE CONVENTION AGAINST TORTURE) ACT 2023 - SECT 5

5 Meaning of detaining authority

A
"detaining authority" , for a place of detention—

(a) means the person or entity in charge of the place of detention; and

(b) includes a person or entity responsible for the day-to-day care, control, health and safety of detainees in the place of detention.