Section 211: Initial contact with the child

(1) On the apprehension of a child-
(a) the parents or guardian of the child shall-
(i) be immediately notified; or
(ii) where immediate notification is not possible, be notified within the shortest time possible after the apprehension, of the apprehension.
(b) the Court or police, as the case may be, shall, without delay, consider the issue of release;
(c) contact between the police and the child shall be managed in such a way as to-
(i) respect the legal status of the child;
(ii) promote the best interest and well-being of the child;
(iii) avoid harm to the child, having due regard to the situation of the child and the circumstances of the case.
(2) In this section-
"harm" includes the use of harsh language, physical violence, exposure to the environment and any consequential physical, psychological or emotional injury or hurt.