Children's Act (No. 38 of 2005)
Country
Type of law
Legislation
Abstract
The Act provides for the protection of children and children's rights. It enforces international rules and standards for child protection in South Africa and defines duties and powers of competent authorities. It also prohibits child abuse, which includes, among other things, labour practice that exploits a child. A person who is responsible for maintaining a child is guilty of an offence if he or she fails to provide the child with adequate food, clothing, medical assistance.
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Long title of text
An Act to give effect to certain rights of children as contained in the Constitution; to set out principles relating to the care and protection of children; to define parental responsibilities and rights; to make further provision regarding children’s courts; to provide for the issuing of contribution orders; to make new provision for the adoption of children; to provide for inter-country adoption; to give effect to the Hague Convention on Inter-country Adoption; to prohibit child abduction and to give effect to the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction; to provide for surrogate motherhood; to create certain new offences relating to children; and to provide for matters connected therewith.
Date of text
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
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