Australian Capital Territory
Corrections Management (PDC: Provision of meals) Policy 2011
Notifiable instrument NI2011-399
made under the  
Corrections Management Act 2007, section 14(1) (Corrections policies and operating procedures) 

1	Name of instrument
This instrument is the Corrections Management (PDC: Provision of meals) Policy 2011.
2	Commencement
This instrument commences on the day after it is notified.
3	Policy
I make the
PDC: provision of meals policy
attached to this instrument, to facilitate the effective and efficient management of correctional services.

Bernadette Mitcherson
Executive Director 
ACT Corrective Services
12 July 2011

Periodic Detention Centre: 

Provision of Meals Policy

Purpose
Authority
Policy
Principles
Special diets
Vegetarian   
Religious      
Medical        
Approval      
Discontinuation
Forms and Templates
Related Policies and Procedures
Version Control

Purpose
To outline the policy for the provision of meals for detainees at the Periodic Detention Centre (PDC). 

Authority
Legislation
Corrections Management Act 2007, sections 14 and 40.
Crimes (Sentence Administration) Act 2005, chapter 5.

Policy
Principles
Detainees are entitled to be provided with sufficient food and drink to avoid hunger and poor nourishment. 

Meals will be served at times consistent with the cultural norms of Australia.

Detainees may apply to be provided with a special diet on reasonable grounds (including religious, allergy, cultural, and spiritual). 

Special diets
Vegetarian
Detainees may select a vegetarian option from the Menu Order Sheet.

Detainees who wish to receive a vegan meal may apply for this by submitting a Detainee Request Form to the Deputy Superintendent.  

Religious
Detainees may apply for a diet consistent with a particular religion (for example halal or kosher foods) by submitting a Detainee Request Form to the Deputy Superintendent. The Deputy Superintendent may seek advice from the Chaplain or any other person to assist them in making a determination.

Medical
Justice Health Services staff may request that a detainee be placed on a particular diet.  This request will be made in writing to the Deputy Superintendent and will detail the reasons for the request.

Approval
The discretion to grant or deny a special diet rests with the Deputy Superintendent.

If the Deputy Superintendent approves a detainee’s application to receive a special diet, he/she will advise the Catering Services Manager who will take responsibility for providing the diet. 

The Deputy Superintendent will document the decision by making a case note in JOIST.

A detainee may seek a review of a refusal to approve a diet from the Superintendent.

Discontinuation
Detainees wishing to discontinue a special diet will submit a Detainee Request Form detailing the reasons for the discontinuation to the Deputy Superintendent.

Forms and Templates 
Detainee Request Form

Related Policies and Procedures
Nil

Version Control
Owner: 			Correctional Officer Grade 4 (CO4), Periodic Detention Centre
Document Location:	http://www.legislation.act.gov.au/ni/current/c.asp
Review Cycle:	This policy should be reviewed every 24 months or when associated ACTCS policies or procedures are amended. 

Amendment History	
Version no. 	Issue date	Amendment details	Author	Approval	
1.0	July 2011	Initial policy	Governance Unit, ACTCS	Executive Director, ACTCS