Name: | Children Act, 1997 (Cap. 59). |
Country: | Uganda |
Subject(s): | Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons |
Type of legislation: | Law, Act |
Adopted on: | 1997 |
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ISN: | UGA-1997-L-75311 |
Link: | https://www.ilo.org/dyn/natlex/natlex4.detail?p_isn=75311&p_lang=en |
Bibliography: | Uganda online Law Library ![]() Act on-line ![]() ![]() |
Abstract/Citation: | Consolidates the law relating to children and provides inter alia for the care, protection and maintenance of children. establishes a family and children court. Section 8 prohibits the employment or engagement of children "in any activity that may be harmful to his or her health, education or mental, physical or moral development". |
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