Interpretation

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, “certified institution” means a home, school or other place which is certified in accordance with this Act and the management of which has agreed to accept the custody and care of children sent to such home, school or other place under a detention order issued under this Act; “court” includes the Supreme Court or any court of summary jurisdiction; “detention order” means an order in writing made by the Minister or a court order under this Act by which a child is ordered to be sent to and detained in a certified institution; (Children’s Reformation) 7 “guardian” includes any person who, in the opinion of the court having cognizance of any case in which a child is concerned, has for the time being the charge of or control over such child; “manager” means the person for the time being in charge of a certified institution, and where the institution is established or operated by the Government, means a Community Rehabilitation Officer designated as manager of that institution by the Public Service Commission. “Minister” means the Minister responsible for Human Development Affairs.