Australian Capital Territory Current Acts Australian Capital Territory Current Acts(1) An entity exercising a function under this Act in relation to a CYP young offender must consider the youth justice principles when dealing with the offender.
(2) In this section:
"CYP young offender" means—
(a) a young offender serving a sentence of imprisonment at a detention place; or
(b) a young offender serving a sentence (other than a sentence of imprisonment)—
(i) who is under 18 years old; or
(ii) who is over 18 years old but for whom the director-general responsible for administering the Children and Young People Act 2008
is responsible in accordance with a decision under section 320F (Young offenders—administration of sentences other than imprisonment).
"youth justice principles"—see the Children and Young People Act 2008