SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 2Breach of injunctions: powers of court in respect of under-18s

PART 3Detention orders

Detention orders

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(1)

A detention order is an order that the person in respect of whom it is made (“the defaulter”) be detained for a period specified in the order in whatever youth detention accommodation the Secretary of State decides.

(2)

The period specified under sub-paragraph (1) may not exceed the period of 3 months (not counting the day on which the order is made).

(3)

In sub-paragraph (1) “youth detention accommodation” means—

(a)

a secure training centre;

(b)

a young offender institution;

(c)

secure accommodation, as defined by section 23(12) of the Children and Young Persons Act 1969.

(4)

The function of the Secretary of State under sub-paragraph (1) is exercisable concurrently with the Youth Justice Board.

(5)

A person detained under a detention order is in legal custody.