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Sentencing Act 2002

Sentences, orders, and related matters - Amendments to other enactments - Amendments to Criminal Justice Act 1985

179: Detention of children or young persons serving sentence of imprisonment

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"Rules for detaining kids and young people in prison"

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If you are a child or young person serving a sentence of imprisonment, there are rules about your detention. These rules have been changed by amendments to the Act. You can find more information about these changes in the Act(s).

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Part 2Sentences, orders, and related matters
Amendments to other enactments: Amendments to Criminal Justice Act 1985

179Detention of children or young persons serving sentence of imprisonment

  1. Amendment(s) incorporated in the Act(s).