Australian Capital Territory
Intoxicated Persons (Care and Protection) Standard 2004 (No 1)
Explanatory Statement
Disallowable Instrument DI 2004-177
made under the
Intoxicated Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1994, Section 31 (Making Standards)

The Intoxicated Persons (Care and Protection) Amendment Bill 2004 was passed in the Assembly on 5 August 2004. The purpose of the amendment was to address gaps with regard to:
-	Search powers; and
-	The storage of, and return, of client's possessions.

It is recommended that the Standard now be subsequently amended to refine provisions made under the Act, particularly with regards to:
	-	Section 6.6 	Safekeeping of client's clothing and possessions
	-	Section 6.8 	Insurances to be held
	-	Section 7.1 	Admission of clients
	-	Section 7.2 	Care and monitoring of clients following admission
	-	Section 10.1 	Use, which may be made of information
	-	Section 10.2 	Disclosure of information - deleted
	-	Section 10.3 	Security of information - deleted