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YOUTH JUSTICE ACT 2005 (NO 32 OF 2005) - SECT 200

Obstructing or hindering detention centre staff and other officers

(1)     A person must not hinder, obstruct, assault or threaten with violence any of the following in the exercise of their powers or performance of their functions or duties under this Act:

    (a)     a superintendent or member of the staff of a detention centre;

    (b)     a police officer;

    (c)     a probation officer;

    (d)     a surveillance officer.

Penalty:     400 penalty units or imprisonment for 2 years.

(2)     A person must not aid or abet another person in the commission of an offence against subsection (1).

Penalty:     400 penalty units or imprisonment for 2 years.



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