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Bahamas (152) > Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons (6)
| Name: | Child Protection Act, 2007 (No. 1 of 2007) (Chapter 132). |
| Country: | Bahamas |
| Subject(s): | Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons |
| Type of legislation: | Law, Act |
| Adopted on: | 2007-01-16 |
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| Published on: | Official Gazette, 2007-01-16, Extraordinary, pp. 1-131  (PDF of Act) |
| ISN: | BHS-2007-L-75790 |
| Link: | https://www.ilo.org/dyn/natlex/natlex4.detail?p_isn=75790&p_lang=en |
| Bibliography: | Official Gazette, 2007-01-16, Extraordinary, pp. 1-131 PDF of Act  |
| Abstract/Citation: | Preliminary [child is defined in interpretation section as being under 18 years old] Part I - Rights of the child [includes section concerning prohibition of harmful employment - section 7] Part II - Legal capacity and guardianship of children Part III - Custody Part IV - Family maintenance Part V - Proceedings to enforce right to maintenance Part VI - Care and protection of children Part VII - Approved children homes Part VIII - Establishment, functions and terms of reference of the National Committee for Families and Children Part IX - Proceedings involving children Part X - Representation and monitoring of children Part XI - Children detained or brought before a court Part XII - Juvenile courts Part XIII - Places of detention Part XIV - Miscellaneous Repeals the Children and Young Persons Act, Ch. 97. |
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