Paragraph 14 I1

(1)

A detention order is an order that the person in respect of whom it is made (“the defaulter”) be detained for a period specified in the order in whatever youth detention accommodation the Secretary of State decides.

(2)

The period specified under sub-paragraph (1) may not exceed the period of 3 months (not counting the day on which the order is made).

(3)

In sub-paragraph (1) “youth detention accommodation” means—

(a)

a secure training centre;

(b)

a young offender institution;

(c)

secure accommodation, as defined by section 23(12) of the Children and Young Persons Act 1969.

(4)

The function of the Secretary of State under sub-paragraph (1) is exercisable concurrently with the Youth Justice Board.

(5)

A person detained under a detention order is in legal custody.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Sch. 2 para. 14 in force at 23.3.2015 by S.I. 2015/373, art. 4(d)

Notes on Schedule 2

Textual amendments

F1: Word in Sch. 2 heading inserted (26.10.2026) by Crime and Policing Act 2026 (c. 20), s. 255(1), Sch. 1 para. 22(2) (with s. 2(3)); S.I. 2026/960, reg. 4(g)