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Children Act, 1997 (Cap. 59).

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Uganda
Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons
1997
National
Law, Act

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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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    Date of entry into force
    1997-08-01
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