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HK Historical Laws 香港歷史法例 All AI Reviewed

1988 Ed.]

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Reformatory Schools

{CAP. 225

Removal to another school

20B. The Director of Social Welfare may at any time direct that a person detained in a reformatory school be removed from one such school to another such school.

(Added 66 of 1967 Schedule)

POWER TO APPRENTICE YOUTHFUL OFFENDER

Power to apprentice offender

21. (1) The manager of a reformatory school may, if the youthful offender consents thereto and with the approval of the Governor, bind any youthful offender detained under this Ordinance as an apprentice notwithstanding that his period of detention has not expired. (Amended 30 of 1977 s. 8)

(2) Any youthful offender who is bound as aforesaid and who absconds from the service of his master shall be liable to be arrested without warrant and brought before a court of competent jurisdiction and shall be liable to imprisonment for 3 months and may be ordered by the court to return to the place in which he was detained before his apprenticeship there to complete his period of detention:

Provided that such youthful offender shall not be detained longer than until he attains the age of 18 years.

Leave of absence

22. (1) The manager of a reformatory school may grant any youthful offender leave of absence from the reformatory school for such periods as may be prescribed.

(2) A youthful offender granted leave of absence shall reside during his leave at the address directed by the manager. Any youthful offender who contravenes the provisions of this subsection shall be liable to be punished in the manner prescribed by the rules of the reformatory school.

(3) Any youthful offender who without due cause does not return to the reformatory school at or before the expiration of the period for which he has been granted leave shall be deemed to have escaped from the reformatory school and the provisions of sections 29 and 31 shall apply and the said youthful offender shall be liable to be punished in the manner prescribed by the rules of the reformatory school.

(Added 6 of 1952 s. 2)

Classes of instruction outside reformatory

23. (1) The manager of a reformatory school may, in the interests of training, order any youthful offender to attend any class of instruction or to participate in any other activity outside the precincts of the reformatory school and conducted by persons other than members of the staff of the reformatory school.

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1988 Ed.] Page 7 Reformatory Schools {CAP. 225 Removal to another school 20B. The Director of Social Welfare may at any time direct that a person detained in a reformatory school be removed from one such school to another such school. (Added 66 of 1967 Schedule) POWER TO APPRENTICE YOUTHFUL OFFENDER Power to apprentice offender 21. (1) The manager of a reformatory school may, if the youthful offender consents thereto and with the approval of the Governor, bind any youthful offender detained under this Ordinance as an apprentice notwithstanding that his period of detention has not expired. (Amended 30 of 1977 s. 8) (2) Any youthful offender who is bound as aforesaid and who absconds from the service of his master shall be liable to be arrested without warrant and brought before a court of competent jurisdiction and shall be liable to imprisonment for 3 months and may be ordered by the court to return to the place in which he was detained before his apprenticeship there to complete his period of detention: Provided that such youthful offender shall not be detained longer than until he attains the age of 18 years. Leave of absence 22. (1) The manager of a reformatory school may grant any youthful offender leave of absence from the reformatory school for such periods as may be prescribed. (2) A youthful offender granted leave of absence shall reside during his leave at the address directed by the manager. Any youthful offender who contravenes the provisions of this subsection shall be liable to be punished in the manner prescribed by the rules of the reformatory school. (3) Any youthful offender who without due cause does not return to the reformatory school at or before the expiration of the period for which he has been granted leave shall be deemed to have escaped from the reformatory school and the provisions of sections 29 and 31 shall apply and the said youthful offender shall be liable to be punished in the manner prescribed by the rules of the reformatory school. (Added 6 of 1952 s. 2) Classes of instruction outside reformatory 23. (1) The manager of a reformatory school may, in the interests of training, order any youthful offender to attend any class of instruction or to participate in any other activity outside the precincts of the reformatory school and conducted by persons other than members of the staff of the reformatory school.

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1988 Ed.] Page & Reformatory Schools {CAP. 225 7 Removal to another school 20B. The Director of Social Welfare may at any time direct that a person detained in a reformatory school be removed from one such school to another such school. (Added 66 of 1967 Schedule) POWER TO APPRENTICE YOUTHFUL OFFENDER Power to apprentice offender 21. (1) The manager of a reformatory school may, if the youthful offender consents thereto and with the approval of the Governor, bind any youthful offender detained under this Ordinance as an apprentice notwith- standing that his period of detention has not expired. (Amended 30 of 1977 5. 8) (2) Any youthful offender who is bound as aforesaid and who absconds from the service of his master shall be liable to be arrested without warrant and brought before a court of competent jurisdiction and shall be liable to imprisonment for 3 months and may be ordered by the court to return to the place in which he was detained before his apprenticeship there to complete his period of detention: Provided that such youthful offender shall not be detained longer than until he attains the age of 18 years. Leave of absence 22. (1) The manager of a reformatory school may grant any youthful offender leave of absence from the reformatory school for such periods as may be prescribed. (2) A youthful offender granted leave of absence shall reside during his leave at the address directed by the manager. Any youthful offender who contravenes the provisions of this subsection shall be liable to be punished in the manner prescribed by the rules of the reformatory school. (3) Any youthful offender who without due cause does not return to the reformatory school at or before the expiration of the period for which he has been granted leave shall be deemed to have escaped from the reformatory school and the provisions of sections 29 and 31 shall apply and the said youthful offender shall be liable to be punished in the manner prescribed by the rules of the reformatory school. (Added 6 of 1952 s. 2) Classes of instruction outside reformatory 23. (1) The manager of a reformatory school may, in the interests of training, order any youthful offender to attend any class of instruction or to participate in any other activity outside the precincts of the reformatory school and conducted by persons other than members of the staff of the reformatory school.

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