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INSPECTOR OF CUSTODIAL SERVICES ACT 2003 (NO. 75 OF 2003) - SECT 29

29 .         Access to detention centres etc.

        (1)         For the purpose of performing the Inspector’s functions under section 19(b), section 21 in relation to a detention centre, or section 22(b), the Inspector or any person authorised by the Inspector, at any time and with any assistants and equipment that the Inspector or authorised person thinks are necessary, may have free and unfettered access to —

            (a)         a detention centre or any part of a detention centre;

            (b)         a detainee in a detention centre;

            (c)         a person whose work is concerned with a detention centre;

            (d)         a vehicle used to transport detainees;

            (e)         a detainee in such a vehicle;

            (f)         a person whose work is concerned with such a vehicle; and

            (g)         all documents in the possession of the Department in relation to a detention centre or to a custodial service in relation to a detention centre.

        (2)         In subsection (1) —

        “Department” has the meaning given to that term in the Young Offenders Act 1994 section 3.



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