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| Name: | Children and Young Persons Act, 1945 (Cap. 44). |
| Country: | Sierra Leone |
| Subject(s): | Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons |
| Type of legislation: | Law, Act |
| Adopted on: | 1945-12-31 |
| Entry into force: | |
| ISN: | SLE-1945-L-92357 |
| Link: | https://www.ilo.org/dyn/natlex/natlex4.detail?p_isn=92357&p_lang=en |
| Bibliography: | Legislation on-line  Sierra Leone Legal Information Institute (SierraLii), Sierra Leone PDF of Act as amended to Act No. 19 of 1952 (consulted on 2013-02-19) |
| Abstract/Citation: | This Act governs the treatment of juveniles who violate the law. The Act applies to anyone below the age of 17 years old. Anyone who is 17 years or above is treated, for the purposes of criminal law, as an adult. The Act provides for two categories, that of 'child' who is anyone under the age of fourteen years old and 'young person' who is anyone aged between the ages of 14 years up to 16 years old. Part I - Preliminary Part II - Special Provisions as to Procedure Part III - Treatment of Young Offenders Part IV - Children and Young Persons in Need of Care and Protection Part V - Approved School Part VI - Remand Homes Part VII - Appeals Part VIII - General |
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