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Family and Children Division Act, 2016 (Act No. 6 of 2016). -

Adoption: 2016-07-05 | TTO-2016-L-102705

AN ACT to make jurisdiction for all family matters and children matters exercisable in a Division of the High Court to be called the Family and
Children Division and to make provision for matters connected therewith.

Trinidad and Tobago - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

Adoption of Children (Amendment) Act, 2015 (Act No. 4 of 2015). -

Adoption: 2015-03-13 | TTO-2015-L-99614

Trinidad and Tobago - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

Children Act (Cap. 46:01). -

Adoption: 2012-08-06 | TTO-2012-L-92282

Part I - Preliminary
Part II - Prevention of Cruelty to Children
Part III - Offences in Relation to Begging, Risk of Burning, Firearms and Ammunition
Part IV - Offence of Female Genital Mutilation
Part V - Abuse of Children through Prostitution
Part VI - Other Sexual Offences
Part VII - Offences relating to Dangerous Drugs, Tobacco and Alcohol
Part VIII - Child Pornography
Part IX - Provisions for the Safety of Children
Part X - Child Offenders
Part XI - Offences in Relation to Community Residences
Part XII - Children's Attorney
Part XIII - Evidence and Procedures
Part XIV - Employment of Young Persons
Part XV - Miscellaneous

Repeals the Children Act (Chap. 46:01)

With respect to the amendments, the Education Act is amended increasing compulsory schooling for children aged from five to sixteen years old. The Liquor Licences Act (Chap. 84:10) is prohibiting the use of children to sell, buy or deliver alcohol. Also amends the Tobacco Control Act making it an offence to use a child to buy, sell or deliver any tobacco product. Under the Trafficking in Persons Act, the definition of "child pornography" is extend.

Also amends the Summary Courts Act (Chap. 4:20); the Bail Act (Chap. 4:06); and the Sexual Offences Act (Chap. 11:28).

Trinidad and Tobago - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

Children's Life Fund Act, 2010 (Cap. 29:01). -

Adoption: 2010-12-13 | TTO-2010-L-88411

Establishes a charity entitled the Children's Life Fund and also establishes a body corporate to be known as the
Childre's Life Fund Authority which is to manage the fund.

Trinidad and Tobago - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

Children's Community Residences, Foster Homes and Nurseries (Amendment) Act, 2008 (No. 15 of 2008). -

Adoption: 2008-09-29 | TTO-2008-L-80169

Makes a large number of amendments to the Act, for the most part changing certain terms and expressions, including section 1, 2 (terms and definitions), Part II (new title to read "LICENSEES OF COMMUNITY RESIDENCES"), 4, 5, 8, 9, 11 (notice of revocation), 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23(2), 25(1), 27(2), 28 (establishment of foster care system), 29, 30, 31 (foster parents to be trained), 32(3), 33, 34, 35, 37, 41, 42 (restriction on management of nurseries), 43, 44, 45, 47 (penalties for failure to licence), 48, 49, 50, 51, 52A (inapplicability of Part V), 53 and 54 (construction of certain references). Repeals section 6.

Trinidad and Tobago - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

Children's Authority (Amendment) Act, 2008 (No. 14 of 2008). -

Adoption: 2008-09-26 | TTO-2008-L-80166

This Act has effect even though it is inconsistent with sections 4 and 5 of the Constitution. Makes numerous amendments to the Act, including definitions and terms of reference. Inserts a new section 3A concerning objectives of the Act and replaces section 5 concerning powers and functions of the Authority and section 5A concerning powers with respect to adoption procedures. Also amends sections 6, 7, 7A, 8 and 9 concerning the duties of the Authority and section 11 concerning the composition of the Authority. Repeals sections 12, 13, 15, 29, 35A, 37(3), 43(2) and 43(3). Amends section 14 concerning Assessment and Support Centres and Reception Centres. Also makes amendments to sections 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25 (family assistance orders etc.), 26-27 (guardianship), 28, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 39, 40, 41, 44, 46 and 50. The Schedule to the Act is also repealed and replaced.

Trinidad and Tobago - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

International Child Abduction Act, 2008 (Act No. 8 of 2008). -

Adoption: 2008-06-25 | TTO-2008-L-80171

Provides for the application on Trinidad and Tobago of The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction.

Trinidad and Tobago - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

Miscellaneous Provisions (Minimum Age for Admission to Employment) Act, 2007 (No. 3 of 2007). -

Adoption: 2007-02-26 | TTO-2007-L-80173

Provides that a person under the age of 16 shall not be admitted to employment. Amends the Factories Ordinance (section 3) and the Children's Act (section 2) in accordance with this Act. Also amends the Children's Act with respect to: section 91 concerning restrictions on employment of a child under the age of 16 years; section 92 concerning keeping of a register by employers for persons under the age of 18 years; repealing section 93; amending section 94 concerning liability of parents and employers; section 95 by deleting the word "twelve" and substituting the word "sixteen"; and section 96 concerning Penalties. Also amends the Recruiting of Workers Act by repealing section 5 and section 108(1) of the Shipping Act.

Trinidad and Tobago - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

Child Welfare League of Trinidad and Tobago (Incorporation) Act, 2005 (No. 27 of 2005). -

Adoption: 2005-09-15 | TTO-2005-L-80274

Establishes the Child Welfare League.

Trinidad and Tobago - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

Children's Authority (Amendment) Act, 2003 (No. 8 of 2003). -

Adoption: 2003-03-19 | TTO-2003-L-65805

Amends section 3 of Children's Authority Act, 2000. Establishes that "Court" shall mean the Court with jurisdiction over family matters.

Trinidad and Tobago - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

Adoption of Children (Amendment) Act, 2003 (No. 9 of 2003). -

Adoption: 2003-03-19 | TTO-2003-L-65806

Amends section 2 of Adoption of Children Act, 2000. Establishes that "Court" shall mean Court with jurisdiction for family matters.

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Children's Authority Act (Cap. 46:10). -

Adoption: 2000-11-02 | TTO-2000-L-62952

Comprehensive legislation on Children's Authority. Divided into 7 parts. Part I contains preliminary provisions. Part II establishes of Children's Authority, and defines its functions and powers. Responsibilities of Authority inlcude the monitoring of community residences, foster homes and nurseries, and the conduting of periodic reviews to determine their compliance with prescribed requirements. Authority also investigates complaints of staff, children, and parents or guardians of children. Part III contains provisions regarding children in need of care and protection. Part IV regulates care of children under Authority; Part V maintenance of children in care. Part VI contains financial provisions, and Part VII miscellaneous provisions.

Trinidad and Tobago - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

Children's Community Residences, Foster Homes and Nurseries Act, 2000 (No. 65 of 2000). -

Adoption: 2000-10-23 | TTO-2000-L-62951

Comprehensive legislation on monitoring, licensing and regulating of community residences, foster homes and nurseries in Trinidad and Tobago. Divided into 6 parts. Part I contains preliminary provisions. Part II regulates licensing of community residences; Part III management of community residences. Part IV deals with foster care of children. Part V provides for nurseries. Part VI contains miscellaneous provisions.

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Adoption of Children Act (Cap. 46:03). -

Adoption: 2000-10-12 | TTO-2000-L-62950

Comprehensive legislation on adoption of children. Gives effect to International Convention on Rights of the Child, 1990. Divided into 8 parts. Part I contains preliminary provisions. Part II establishes Adoption Board, and defines its functions and powers. Responsibilities of Board include making of recommendations to court as to whether in its view adoption is in the best interest of the child whose adoption is sought. Part III regulates arrangements for adoption. Part IV provides for freeing of child for adoption. Parts V and VI deal with issue, registration and effects of adoption orders. Part VII provides for overseas adoption. Finally, Part VIII contains miscellaneous provisions.

Trinidad and Tobago - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

Miscellaneous Provisions (Children) Act, 2000 (No. 66 of 2000). -

Adoption: 2000-10-12 | TTO-2000-L-62953

Amends Citizenship of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Act, the Summary Offences Act, the Corporal Punishment (Offenders Not Over Sixteen) Act, the Corporal Punishment (Offenders Over Sixteen) Act, the Young Offenders Detention Act, the Defence Act, the Age of Majority Act, the Family Law (Guardship of Minors, Domicile and Maintenance) Act, and the Liquor Licences Act. Inter alia changes upper age limit from sixteen to eighteen in these acts.

Trinidad and Tobago - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

Status of Children Act (Cap. 46:07). -

Adoption: 1983-03-01 | TTO-1983-L-102706

Trinidad and Tobago - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

Age of Majority Act (Cap. 46:06). -

Adoption: 1973-11-15 | TTO-1973-L-105233

An Act to amend the law relating to the age of majority, to persons who have not attained that age and to the time when a particular age is attained.

Trinidad and Tobago - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

Young Offenders Detention Act (Cap. 13:05). . -

Adoption: 1962-11-06 | TTO-1962-L-105220

An Act to provide for the Reformation of Young Offenders and for their detention in an Industrial Institution.

Trinidad and Tobago - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

Children and Young Persons (Harmful Publications) Act (Cap. 1118). -

Adoption: 1955-12-15 | TTO-1955-L-105215

An Act to prevent the dissemination of certain pictorial publications harmful to children and young persons.

Trinidad and Tobago - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

Emigration (Children) Act (Cap. 18:02). -

Adoption: 1918-04-15 | TTO-1918-L-65794

Regulates emigration of children from Trinidad and Tobago. Establishes that no child shall be allowed to leave Trinidad and Tobago for the purpose of proceeding to any other country to which Act applies, unless child is accompanied by parent or by legal guardian, or unless parent, legal guardian or person who for the time being has charge over the child has obtained written permission from Minister.