Children, Young Persons, and Their Families Act 1989

384K Power to seize articles, etc, found on inspection or search

• (1) Any unauthorised item found during any inspection or search may be seized in accordance with the regulations by the member of staff referred to in subsection (2).

  (2) The member of staff of the residence referred to in subsection (1) is,—

  • (a) in the case of an inspection carried out under section 384B, the member of staff conducting the inspection; or

  • (b) in the case of a search carried out under section 384C, the member of staff who is conducting the search; or

  • (c) in the case of a search carried out under section 384E, the member of staff who is conducting the search.

  (3) Any unauthorised item seized must be dealt with in accordance with the regulations.

  (4) The manager must ensure that a record is made in the daily log kept in accordance with the regulations of the details of the seizure of any unauthorised item and of the action taken in respect of it.

  Section 384K: inserted, on 25 June 2001, by section 4 of the Children, Young Persons, and Their Families Amendment Act 2001 (2001 No 3).