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56c. 60

(10) In the foregoing provisions of this section references to a person who has been arrested include references to a person who has been detained under the terrorism provisions and “arrest” includes detention under those provisions.

(11) In its application to a person who has been arrested or detained under the terrorism provisions—
 * (a) subsection (2)(a) above shall have effect as if for the words “for a serious arrestable offence” there were substituted the words “under the terrorism provisions”;
 * (b) subsection (3) above shall have effect as if for the words from “within” onwards there were substituted the words “before the end of the period beyond which he may no longer be detained without the authority of the Secretary of State”; and
 * (c) subsection (5) above shall have effect as if at the end there were added “or
 * (d) will lead to interference with the gathering of information about the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism; or
 * (e) by alerting any person, will make it more difficult-
 * (i) to prevent an act of terrorism; or
 * (ii) to secure the apprehension, prosecution or conviction of any person in connection with the commission, preparation or instigation of an act of terrorism.”.

57. The following subsections shall be substituted for section 34(2) of the Children and Young Persons Act 1933—
 * “(2) Where a child or young person is in police detention, such steps as are practicable shall be taken to ascertain the identity of a person responsible for his welfare.
 * (3) If it is practicable to ascertain the identity of a person responsible for the welfare of the child or young person, that person shall be informed, unless it is not practicable to do so—
 * (a) that the child or young person has been arrested;
 * (b) why he has been arrested; and
 * (c) where he is being detained.
 * (4) Where information falls to be given under subsection (3) above, it shall be given as soon as it is practicable to do so.
 * (5) For the purposes of this section the persons who may be responsible for the welfare of a child or young person are—
 * (a) his parent or guardian; or