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D5.10 Views of minor* to be considered

Immigration Act 1987 s 141D

  1. In any matter relating to the detention of a minor*, as far as practicable, the minor* must be given an opportunity to express their views on the matter, whether personally or through a responsible adult.
  2. The immigration officer must give due weight to those views taking into account the minor's* age and level of maturity and understanding.

Effective 01/10/1999

Related Topics

D5 Minors

D5.1 Nomination of responsible adult

D5.5 Roles and rights of responsible adult

D5.15 Serving a removal order or deportation order on a minor*

D5.20 Executing a removal order or deportation order on a minor*

D5.25 Detention of minors*