Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002 No 103
Current version for 20 January 2013 to date (accessed 20 May 2013 at 22:09)
Part 9Division 3Section 130

130   Right to reasonable refreshments and facilities

(cf Crimes Act 1900, s 356U)

(1)  The custody manager for a detained person must ensure that the person is provided with reasonable refreshments and reasonable access to toilet facilities.
(2)  The custody manager for a detained person must ensure that the person is provided with facilities to wash, shower or bathe and (if appropriate) to shave if:
(a)  it is reasonably practicable to provide access to such facilities, and
(b)  the custody manager is satisfied that the investigation will not be hindered by providing the person with such facilities.
Top of page