The Children Act CAP 141

Establishment of children’s remand homes

(1) The Cabinet Secretary may, by notice in the Gazette, establish such children’s remand homes as the Cabinet Secretary considers necessary for the accommodation, care and protection of children in conflict with the law, and the Cabinet Secretary shall facilitate the provision in such homes suitable facilities for children with special needs.
(2) The purpose of remand homes is to hold children in conflict with the lawas a matter of last resort for their care and protection during trial before a verdict or placement.
(3) A remand home shall have separate sections for children of different sexes,age categories, needs and risks.
(4) The manager of any public institution, other than a prison, may enter into an agreement for the use of that institution or any part thereof as a children’s remand home on such terms as may be agreed between the manager and the Secretary.
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General penalty

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