Part 14Implementation of orders

Secure accommodation

I1152Secure accommodation: placement in other circumstances

1

The Scottish Ministers may by regulations make provision specifying circumstances in which a child falling within subsection (3) may be placed in secure accommodation.

2

Regulations under subsection (1) may in particular include provision for and in connection with—

a

the procedure to be followed in deciding whether to place a child in secure accommodation,

b

the notification of decisions,

c

the giving of reasons for decisions,

d

the review of decisions,

e

the review of placements by a children's hearing.

3

A child falls within this subsection if—

a

a relevant order or warrant is in force in relation to the child, and

b

the relevant order or warrant does not include a secure accommodation authorisation.

4

A relevant order or warrant is—

a

a compulsory supervision order,

b

an interim compulsory supervision order,

c

a medical examination order,

d

a warrant to secure attendance.

5

Regulations under subsection (1) are subject to the affirmative procedure.