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In force2012 Revised Edition
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Part V · Temporary Custody, Medical Examination and Treatment

Section 24

(1)

A child or young person taken into custody under section 17(1)

who subsequently undergoes a medical examination or treatment shall, upon the completion of such examination or treatment or, if he is hospitalised, upon his discharge from the hospital, be placed in a place of safety until such time as he can be brought before a Juvenile Court.

(2)

A child or young person taken into custody under section 18(4)

who subsequently undergoes a medical examination or treatment shall, upon the completion of such examination or treatment or, if he is hospitalised, upon his discharge from the hospital, be returned to the person from whose care he was taken.

Report

Part VI

Offences in Relation to Health and Welfare of

Part VII

Notification on Taking Child or Young Person Into Care, Custody or Control

Part VIII

Trafficking in Children and Young Persons

Part IX

Procedure in Juvenile Courts

Part X

Remand Homes

Part XI

Places of Detention

Part XII

Approved Schools and Approved Homes

Part XIII

Provisions Applicable to Persons Being Detained in Approved Schools, Approved Homes, Remand Homes and Places of Detention

Part XIV

Expenses and Contributions

Part XV

General