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Argentina - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Decreto Nacional núm. 2044/2009 de creación del registro de protección integral de la niñez y la adolescencia. -

Adoption: 2009-12-15 | ARG-2009-R-83153

El citado registro, creado en el ámbito de la Secretaría Nacional de Niñez, Adolescencia y Familia del Ministerio de Desarrollo Social, con la misión de integrar y sistematizar la información relacionada con las acciones gubernamentales de protección de los derechos de las personas menores de dieciocho años de edad y en función de ampliar y calificar el conjunto de políticas públicas en la materia. Establece que dicha información se encontrará tutelada por las prescripciones de la Ley núm. 25326.

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

Ley núm. 26390 de prohibición del trabajo infantil y protección del trabajo adolescente. -

Adoption: 2008-06-04 | ARG-2008-L-78842

Modifica la Ley núm. 20744 de 13 de mayo de 1976, texto ordenado por Decreto núm. 390/76, Ley de contrato de trabajo. En particular, eleva la edad mínima de admisión al empleo a dieciseis años y prohíbe el trabajo de los menores de 16 años en todas sus formas, exista o no relación de empleo contractual, y sea éste remunerado o no.

Argentina - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Decreto Nacional núm. 415/2006 por el que se reglamenta la Ley de Protección Integral de los Derechos de las Niñas, Niños y Adolescentes. -

Adoption: 2006-04-17 | ARG-2006-R-73394

Reglamenta una parte del articulado de la citada Ley, en lo relativo a, entre otras cuestiones, la licencia por maternidad en el ámbito escolar para garantizar la continuidad en los estudios de las jóvenes embarazadas (art. 17), el período de lactancia (art. 18), la privación de la libertad personal (art. 19) y el derecho a la libre asociación (art. 23).

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

Ley núm. 26061 de protección integral de los derechos de las niñas, niños y adolescentes. -

Adoption: 2005-09-28 | ARG-2005-L-72399

Tiene por objeto la protección integral de los derechos de las niñas, niños y adolescentes que se encuentren en el territorio de la República Argentina, para garantizar el ejercicio y disfrute pleno, efectivo y permanente
de aquellos reconocidos en el ordenamiento jurídico nacional y en los tratados internacionales en los que la Nación sea parte. Dispone que dichos derechos están asegurados por su máxima exigibilidad y sustentados en el principio del interés superior del niño y que la omisión en la observancia de los deberes que corresponden a los órganos gubernamentales del Estado habilita a todo ciudadano a interponer las acciones administrativas y judiciales a fin de restaurar el ejercicio y goce de tales derechos, a través de medidas expeditas y eficaces.
En particular, el artículo 17 establece la prohibición de discriminar por estado de embarazo, maternidad y paternidad, el artículo 18 prevé medidas de protección de la maternidad y paternidad.
El artículo 25 exige al los Organismos del Estado garantizar el derecho de las personas adolescentes a la educación y reconocer su derecho a trabajar con las restricciones que imponen la legislación vigente y los convenios internacionales sobre erradicación del trabajo infantil, debiendo ejercer la inspección del trabajo contra la explotación laboral de las niñas, niños y adolescentes. Dispone que dicho derecho podrá limitarse solamente cuando la actividad laboral importe riesgo, peligro para el desarrollo, la salud física, mental o emocional de los adolescentes.

Argentina - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Decreto núm. 719/2000 por el cual se crea la Comisión Nacional para la Erradicación del Trabajo Infantil. -

Adoption: 2000-08-25 | ARG-2000-R-57102

Crea, en el ámbito del Ministerio de Trabajo, Empleo y Formación de Recursos Humanos, la Comisión Nacional para la erradicación del trabajo infantil que coordinará, evaluará y dará seguimiento a los esfuerzos en favor de la prevención y erradicación real y efectiva del trabajo infantil. Establece, asimismo, que la Organización Internacional del Trabajo (OIT), el Programa Internacional para la Erradicación del Trabajo Infantil (IPEC) y el Fondo de las Naciones Unidas para la Infancia (UNICEF) participarán en calidad de asesores de la Comisión Nacional.

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

Ley 25255 por la que se aprueba el Convenio 182 sobre las Peores Formas de Trabajo Infantil, 1999.

Adoption: 2000-06-07 | ARG-2000-L-56699

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

Ley núm. 24650 por el cual se aprueba el Convenio núm. 138 de la Organización Internacional del Trabajo, sobre la edad mínima de admisión al empleo.

Adoption: 1996-06-24 | ARG-1996-L-45281

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

Ley núm. 23856, que establece los subsidios y asignaciones familiares que precibirán los beneficiarios menores de edad del sistema nacional de previsión social cuando cursen estudios secundarios o universitarios y los menores hasta los 15 años aunque no estudien.

Adoption: 1990-09-27 | ARG-1990-L-20841

Los beneficiarios mencionados percibirán prestaciones familiares en las mismas condiciones y modalidades a las que hubieran tenido derecho sus padres. El beneficio anterior no se concede cuando el menor hubiere generado derecho a su cobro en otra persona.

Argentina - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Decreto núm. 1606/90, por el que se crea el Consejo Nacional del Menor y la Familia.

Adoption: 1990-08-22 | ARG-1990-R-20288

Se dispone sobre las funciones y composición del Consejo Nacional del Menor y la Familia.

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

Ley 18264 por la que se modifica la ley 11317 [trabajo de mujeres y menores] adecuando las disposiciones referentes al trabajo nocturno de los menores [modifica los arts. 1.°, 2, 4, 6 y 19].

Adoption: 1970-03-13 | ARG-1970-L-17417

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

Ley núm. 17429 sobre excepciones a la prohibición del trabajo nocturno en las panaderías

Adoption: 1967 | ARG-1967-L-35034

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

Ley núm. 11338 sobre prohibición del trabajo nocturno en las panaderías [con las modificaciones introducidas por las leyes núms. 13647, 16117 y 18464].

Adoption: 1926-09-09 | ARG-1926-L-35033

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

Law No. HO-177-N of 20 November 2014 on Breastfeeding Promotion and Regulation of Marketing of Infant Food. -

Adoption: 2018-11-20 | ARM-2018-L-109552

Chapter 1. General Provisions
Chapter 2. Pubic Administration in the Scope of Breastfeeding Promotion, Regulation of Marketing of Infant Food and Related Products
Chapter 3. State Supervision over Legislation Implementation for Breastfeeding Promotion, Regulation of Marketing of Infant Food and Related Products
Chapter 4. Promotion of Breastfeeding
Chapter 5. Regulation for Marketing of Infant Food and Related Products
Chapter 6. Requirements for Labels for Infant Food and Related Products
Chapter 7. Duties of Medical Personnel and Health Organisations for Breastfeeding Promotion
Chapter 8. Provision of Information on Child Nutrition
Chapter 9. Liability for Violation of Requirements of this Law
Chapter 10. Final Part

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

Law No. HO-170-N of 21 March 2018 To Amend and Supplement the Law on Breastfeeding Promotion and Regulation of Marketing of Infant Food. -

Adoption: 2018-03-21 | ARM-2018-L-109553

Introduces minor wording changes in part 1 of Article 6: removes the word ‘supervision’ in sub-point 1 and repeals sub-point 2. Same changes for part 2 of Article 6: removes the word ‘supervision’ in sub-point 2 and repeals sub-point 4.
In part 5 of Article 20 replaces the word ‘Authorised Body’ with ‘Supervising Inspection Body’.
Supplements the Law with Article 6.1: 'Competences of the Supervising Inspection Body Authorised by the Government of the Republic of Armenia'.

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

Law No. HO-10-N of 21 December 2017 To Amend and Supplement the Family Code. -

Adoption: 2017-12-21 | ARM-2017-L-109547

Rephrases part 1 and part 5 of Article 1 (Major Principles of Family Legislation), supplements Article 1 with part 6,7 and 8; changes the wording of Article 2 (Relations Regulated by Family Legislation); rephrases part 1 and 2 of Article 41 (Right of a Child to Live and be Reared in a Family), rephrases part 1 and 2 of Article 42 (Rights of a Child to Communicate with Parents and other Relatives); minor changes in the wording of part 1 of Article 44 and supplements it with part 1.1.; rephrases part 1 of Article 46; rephrases part 1 and 2 of Article 51 (Parents’ Right and Obligations to Rear and Educate Children); wording changes in part 1 Article 53 (Realisation of Parental Rights); removes the phrase ‘over 10 years old’ from part 2 and 3 of Article 53, part 3 of Article 54, part 3 of Article 56, second paragraph of part 2 of Article 57, part 4 of Article 62, part 2 of Article 66, part 2 of Article 130 and part of Article 139.

Introduce wording changes in Article 55, rephrases Article 59; rephrases part 1 of Article 60 and supplements it with new parts 1.1. and 2.1.; minor wording changes in part 1 and 5 of Article 63 and rephrases part 2 of Article 63; rephrases part 1 and 2 of Article 67; rephrases Section VI as ‘Rearing Methods and Care of Children Deceived of Parental Care’; rephrases Chapter 17 as ‘Revelation, Placement and Education of Children Deprived of Parental Care’; minor wording changes in part 1, 2, 3, 4 of Articles 109 and 110; wording changes and supplements in Articles 54, 111, 112, 113, 114, 116, 117, 118, 120, 123, 128, 130, 130, 132, 134; repeals article 122. Introduces numerous changes in Articles and Sub-Articles 137, 137.1, 138, 138.1, 139, 139.1, 140 under Chapter 20.

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

Law No H-209-N to amend and supplement the previous Law on Children's Rights. -

Adoption: 2009-11-18 | Date of entry into force: 2009-12-15 | ARM-2009-L-83413

Amends para. 4 of article 18 prohibiting distribution of literature or media information that may negatively influence the mental or physical health of children.

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

Law No. HO-31-N amending the previous Law on Social Protection of Children without Parental Care.

Adoption: 2006-12-22 | Date of entry into force: 2007-02-04 | ARM-2006-L-77253

Introduces minor changes in articles 11 and 12 of the previous law.

Armenia - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - International agreement

National Assembly decision to ratify the Convention on the Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (with Joint Declarations).

Adoption: 2006-10-23 | ARM-2006-IA-75752

Armenia - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Governmental Decision No. 2308-N establishing the list of work that is found to be difficult and dangerous for persons below 18 years of age, women who are pregnant and for women caring for a child under one year of age.

Adoption: 2005-12-29 | Date of entry into force: 2006-02-02 | ARM-2005-R-75667

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

Law No. HO-685 of 26 April 2004 to amend the Law Social Protection of Children without Parental Care.

Adoption: 2004-04-26 | Date of entry into force: 2004-06-12 | ARM-2004-L-69707

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

Act of 8 March 2004 to amend the Act on Children's Rights of 1996 (Text No. 517).

Adoption: 2004-03-08 | Date of entry into force: 2004-04-26 | ARM-2004-L-69706

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

Law No. HO-4141 of 14 September 2002 on the Social Protection of Children without Parental Care. -

Adoption: 2002-09-24 | Date of entry into force: 2002-10-30 | ARM-2002-L-69367

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

Law No. HO-59 of 31 May 1996 on Children's Rights. -

Adoption: 1996-05-31 | ARM-1996-L-75411

Chapter 1: General Provisions
Chapter 2: Fundamental children's rights and their guarantees
Chapter 3: Children's rights protection in difficult and extreme situations
Chapter 4: Final provisions

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

Criminal Code Amendment (Protecting Minors Online) Act 2017 (No. 50, 2017). -

Adoption: 2017-06-22 | AUS-2017-L-105253

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

Enhancing Online Safety for Children Amendment Act 2017 (No. 51, 2017). -

Adoption: 2017-06-22 | AUS-2017-L-105254

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

Children and Young People (Safety) Act 2017 (No. 25 of 2017). -

Adoption: 2017-06-08 | AUS-2017-L-105374

An Act to protect children and young people from harm; to provide for children and young people who are in care; and for other purposes.

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

Social Security Legislation Amendment (Youth Jobs Path: Prepare, Trial, Hire) Act 2017 (No. 42, 2017). -

Adoption: 2017-05-19 | AUS-2017-L-105252

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

Children and Young People (Oversight and Advocacy Bodies) Act 2016 (No. 48 of 2016). -

Adoption: 2016-11-10 | AUS-2016-L-105377

An Act to establish the Commissioner for Children and Young People; to continue the Guardian for Children and Young People, the Child Death and Serious Injury Review Committee; to establish the Child Development Council; and for other purposes.

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

Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (No. 49 of 2016). -

Adoption: 2016-11-10 | AUS-2016-L-105379

An Act to minimise the risk to children posed by persons who work or volunteer with them; to provide for the screening of persons who want to work or volunteer with children; to provide for a system of accountability for persons working or volunteering with children; to prohibit those who pose an unacceptable risk to children from working or volunteering with children; to provide for a central assessment unit to undertake screening of persons who want to work or volunteer with children; and for other purposes.

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Youth Justice Administration Act 2016 (No. 6 of 2016). -

Adoption: 2016-09-08 | AUS-2016-L-105375

An Act to provide for the establishment and management of training centres and community based supervision services; to make related or consequential amendments to various other Acts; and for other purposes.

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Commissioner for Children and Young People Act 2016 (No. 2 of 2016). -

Adoption: 2016-04-08 | AUS-2016-L-105403

An Act to make provision for the Commissioner for Children and Young People, to consequentially amend the Children, Young Persons and Their Families Act 1997 , the Tasmanian Early Years Foundation Act 2005 and the Youth Justice Act 1997 , and for related matters.

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

Law N° 4353 of 2015 ratifying the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Government of the Hellenic Republic and the Government of Australia regulating issues related to the validation of entry for the mobility of the youth (Work and Holiday Visa). -

Adoption: 2015-12-12 | Date of entry into force: 2015-12-14 | GRC-2015-L-102307

Article 1 ratifies the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Government of the Hellenic Republic and the Government of Australia regulating issues related to the validation of entry for the mobility of the youth (Work and Holiday Visa), concluded on 14 May 2014 and adduces its text both in Greek and English language. The MoU regulates in its chapters the issuance of validation of entry for the mobility of the youth, the entry, stay and conditions of employment, the request for granting documentation and repatriation of citizens, suspensions, amendments, the date of entry into force, duration and dispute resolution.

Australia - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Child Employment Regulations 2014 (S.R. No. 43/2014). -

Adoption: 2014-05-27 | AUS-2014-R-105483

The objectives of these Regulations are-
(a) to prescribe the form required for the occupier's consent to entry of a child employment officer to any part of the occupier's premises used for residential purposes; and
(b) to require an employer to keep records in relation to the employment of a child.

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Advocate for Children and Young People Act 2014 No 29. -

Adoption: 2014 | AUS-2014-L-97934

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Children's Commissioner Act 2013 (Act No. 33, 2013). -

Adoption: 2013-12-18 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-02 | AUS-2013-L-97944

An Act to provide for a Children's Commissioner, and for related purposes .

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Commission for Children and Young People Act 2012 (No. 79 of 2012). -

Adoption: 2012-12-18 | Date of entry into force: 2013-03-01 | AUS-2012-L-105481

The main purposes of this Act are -
(a) to establish a Commission for Children and Young People; and
(b) to provide for the functions, powers and duties of the Commission; and
(c) to repeal and re-enact with amendments certain provisions of the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005.

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

Australian Human Rights Commission Amendment (National Children's Commissioner) Act 2012 (Act No. 89 of 2012). -

Adoption: 2012-07-05 | AUS-2012-L-91772

This Act amends the Australian Human Rights Commission Act by inserting provisions concerning the establishment of a National Children's Commissioner. In particular adds a new Part IIAA - National Children¿s Commissioner.

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Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012 No 51. -

Adoption: 2012-06-27 | AUS-2012-L-93148

An Act with respect to checks and clearances for the purposes of working with children; and for other purposes.

Part 1 Preliminary
Part 2 Restrictions on child-related work
Part 3 Working with children check clearances
Part 4 Reviews and appeals
Part 5 Provision of information
Part 6 Functions of Commission
Part 7 Miscellaneous

Schedule 1 Assessment requirement triggers
Schedule 2 Disqualifying offences
Schedule 3 Savings, transitional and other provisions
Schedule 4 Amendment of other Acts
- Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998 No 157
- Commission for Children and Young People Act 1998 No 146
- Criminal Records Act 1991 No 8
- Education Act 1990 No 8
- Education (School Administrative and Support Staff) Act 1987 No 240
- Industrial Relations Act 1996 No 17
- Institute of Teachers Act 2004 No 65
- Ombudsman Act 1974 No 68
- Parliamentary Electorates and Elections Act 1912 No 41
- Teaching Service Act 1980 No 23
- Young Offenders Act 1997 No 54

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Children (Education and Care Services) Supplementary Provisions Act 2011 No 70. -

Adoption: 2011-11-28 | AUS-2011-L-93152

An Act to regulate the provision of certain children's education and care services; to align the regulation of those services with the Children (Education and Care Services) National Law (NSW); and for other purposes.

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Children (Education and Care Services National Law Application) Act 2010 No 104. -

Adoption: 2010-11-29 | AUS-2010-L-93150

An Act to apply as a law of this State a national law relating to the regulation of education and care services for children.

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Children (Education and Care Services) National Law (NSW) No 104a. -

Adoption: 2010 | AUS-2010-L-93151

The Education and Care Services National Law is applied and modified as a law of NSW by the NSW Children (Education and Care Services National Law Application) Act 2010. This version is the Law as it currently applies in NSW.

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Children Legislation Amendment (Wood Inquiry Recommendations) Act 2009 No 13. -

Adoption: 2009-04-07 | AUS-2009-L-93154

An Act to amend the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998 and other legislation to give effect to recommendations of the Special Commission of Inquiry into Child Protection Services in NSW; and for other purposes.

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Children and Young People Act 2008 (A2008-19). -

Adoption: 2008-07-17 | AUS-2008-L-81900

Provides for the protection and welfare of children and young persons including with respect to employment.

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Care and Protection of Children Act 2007 (Act No. 37, 2007). -

Adoption: 2007-12-17 | AUS-2007-L-93247

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
Part 1.1 Preliminary matters
Part 1.2 What this Act is about
Part 1.3 Principles underlying this Act
Part 1.4 Interpretation

CHAPTER 2 SAFEGUARDING WELLBEING OF CHILDREN
Part 2.1 General obligations and powers
Part 2.2 Children in CEO's care
Part 2.3 Court's powers for children
Part 2.4 Transfer of orders and proceedings

CHAPTER 3 PREVENTION OF HARM AND EXPLOITATION
Part 3.1 Screening for child-related employment
Part 3.2 Employment of children
Part 3.3 Prevention of child deaths

CHAPTER 5 ADMINISTRATION
Part 5.1 Children's Commissioner
Part 5.1A Sharing information for safety and wellbeing of children
Part 5.2 Review teams
Part 5.3 General offences
Part 5.4 Other administrative matters
Part 5.5 Repeals and transitional matters for Care and Protection of Children Act 2007
Part 5.6 Transitional matters for other amending Acts

Australia - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Industrial Relations (Child Employment) Regulation 2006 (2006-691). -

Adoption: 2006-12-01 | AUS-2006-R-81286

Part 1 - Preliminary
1 Name of Regulation
2 Commencement
3 Definitions
Part 2 - Records relating to child employment
4 Manner and form of keeping records: section 7 (2) of Act
5 Transfer of records to successor employers
Part 3 - General
6 Penalty notice offences and penalties
7 Appeals to Industrial Court

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Industrial Relations (Child Employment) Act 2006 No 96. -

Adoption: 2006-11-26 | AUS-2006-L-81285

Part 1 - Preliminary
Part 2 - Minimum conditions of employment for children
Part 3 - Unfair dismissal of children by constitutional corporations
Part 4 - Miscellaneous

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Commissioner for Children and Young People Act 2006 (No. 48 of 2006). -

Adoption: 2006-10-04 | AUS-2006-L-105510

An Act to establish the office of Commissioner for Children and Young People, to make consequential amendments to various Acts 2, and for related purposes.

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Child Employment Act 2006 (Act No. 2 of 2006). -

Adoption: 2006-02-22 | AUS-2006-L-93308

Part 1 - Preliminary
Part 2 - Restrictions to safeguard working children
Part 2A - Minimum employment conditions for children
Part 2B - Dismissal of children by constitutional corporation
Part 3 - Proceedings
Part 4 - Appeals against decisions of chief executive
Part 5 - General

Australia - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Child Employment Regulation 2006. -

Adoption: 2006 | AUS-2006-R-93309

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Working with Children Act 2005 (No. 57 of 2005). -

Adoption: 2005-09-13 | Date of entry into force: 2006-04-03 | AUS-2005-L-105482

The main purpose of this Act is to assist in protecting children from sexual or physical harm by ensuring that people who work with, or care for, them are subject to a screening process.
This Act amends the Sentencing Act 1991 to prevent sentencing courts from having regard to any consequences that may arise under this Act and amends Schedule 1 to that Act to broaden the range of sexual offences which may cause an offender to be treated as a serious sexual offender under that Act.