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Letonia - Eliminación del trabajo infantil, protección de los niños y jóvenes - Ley

Law of 1 December 2016 "On Maintenance Guarantee Fund". -

Adopción: 2016-12-01 | Fecha de entrada en vigor: 2017-02-01 | LVA-2016-L-105201

The purpose of the law is to ensure that the rights of the child to social security are realized and the acquisition of the child's education is promoted by establishing a Maintenance Guarantee Fund (hereinafter - the Fund) for the payment of the minimum maintenance allowance if the child acquires education in the Republic of Latvia and one or both parents of the child do not provide maintenance.
Article 1: Terms used in the law
Article 2: The purpose of the law
Article 3: The fund
Article 4: Fund Administration tasks
Article 5: Rights and duties of the Fund Administration
Article 6: Information about debtors
Article 7: Prohibition of the use of debtor's vehicles and means of navigation management
Article 8: Fund resources
Article 9: Director of the Fund Administration
Article 10: Applicant's entitlement to maintenance
Article 11: Receiving maintenance in the administrative procedure
Article 12: Receiving maintenance by a court judgment or maintenance agreement
Article 13: Maintenance and duration thereof
Article 14: Maintenance costs expiry
Article 15: Repayment of undue payment of maintenance
Article 16: The procedure for appeal and appeal of decisions of the Director of the Fund Administration
Article 17: Applicant's responsibilities
Article 18: Debtor's obligation to repay maintenance.

Letonia - Eliminación del trabajo infantil, protección de los niños y jóvenes - Reglamento, Decreto, Orden, Ordenanza

Cabinet of Ministers Regulations No. 794 on restrictions with respect to child community service.

Adopción: 2006-09-26 | LVA-2006-R-74744

Identify various work environment risk factors to be considered when assigning work for children who have been sentenced to community services.

Letonia - Eliminación del trabajo infantil, protección de los niños y jóvenes - Ley

Law of 22 June 2006 on Orphan's Courts. -

Adopción: 2006-06-22 | Fecha de entrada en vigor: 2007-01-01 | LVA-2006-L-98116

Chapter I: General Provisions
Chapter II: The Composition of an Orphan's Court
Chapter III: Election, Removal, Suspension and Dismissal of the Chairperson of an Orphan's Court, the Vice-chairperson of an Orphan's Court and Members of an Orphan's Court from Office
Chapter IV: Competence of an Orphan's Court
Chapter V: Organization of Work of an Orphan's Court
Chapter VI: Jurisdiction over Cases
Chapter VII: Making of Certification and Performance of Other Tasks
Chapter VIII: Assistance in the Settlement of Inheritance Matters and Protection of Inheritance
Chapter IX: Remuneration for Work and Benefits
Transitional Provisions.
Repeals the Law on Orphan's Courts and Parish Courts (Latvijas Republikas Saeimas un Ministru Kabineta Zinotajs, 1996, No. 1).

Letonia - Eliminación del trabajo infantil, protección de los niños y jóvenes - Ley

Amendments to the Law on application of compulsory educational penalty measures towards children.

Adopción: 2005-12-15 | LVA-2005-L-74353

The amendments specify limitations to compulsory community service applicable to children, and the investigation procedures on accidents during performance of compulsory community service by children.

Letonia - Eliminación del trabajo infantil, protección de los niños y jóvenes - Reglamento, Decreto, Orden, Ordenanza

Cabinet of Ministers Regulations No. 57/2003 on the Secretariat of the Special Minister for Children's and Family Affairs.

Adopción: 2003-02-04 | Fecha de entrada en vigor: 2003-02-21 | LVA-2003-R-65484

Regulations describe the functions and subordination of the Secretariat of the Special Minister for Children's and Family Affairs, including the scope of work, relations with other government agencies and structure.

Letonia - Eliminación del trabajo infantil, protección de los niños y jóvenes - Reglamento, Decreto, Orden, Ordenanza

Cabinet of Ministers Regulations No. 205-2002 on procedure for awarding permission for employing or engaging child performers in cultural, artistic, sports and advertising activities.

Adopción: 2002-05-28 | Fecha de entrada en vigor: 2002-06-01 | LVA-2002-R-62656

Sets forth the procedure of awarding permission, as well as setting restrictions for employing or engaging child performers in cultural, artistic, sports and advertising activities. Also sets forth the safety requirements for engaging or employing children.

Letonia - Eliminación del trabajo infantil, protección de los niños y jóvenes - Reglamento, Decreto, Orden, Ordenanza

Cabinet of Ministers Regulations No. 206/2002 on occupations in which it is prohibited to employ young workers and exceptions.

Adopción: 2002-05-28 | LVA-2002-R-63215

Provides for a list of such occupations. Exceptions concern cases connected with vocational training under appropriate supervision.

Letonia - Eliminación del trabajo infantil, protección de los niños y jóvenes - Reglamento, Decreto, Orden, Ordenanza

Cabinet of Ministers Regulations No. 10/2002 on regulations on the employment permitted for children older than 13 years.

Adopción: 2002-01-08 | Fecha de entrada en vigor: 2002-06-01 | LVA-2002-R-62665

Provides for a list of occupations in which it shall be permissible to employ children over 13 years of age.

Letonia - Eliminación del trabajo infantil, protección de los niños y jóvenes - Reglamento, Decreto, Orden, Ordenanza

Cabinet of Ministers Regulations No. 210/2001 on limiting of prostitution.

Adopción: 2001-05-22 | Fecha de entrada en vigor: 2001-05-24 | LVA-2001-R-60592

Determines the procedure for limiting and controlling prostitution. Forbids minors to engage in prostitution, sets health certification requirements, forbids third parties from promoting prostitution services.

Letonia - Eliminación del trabajo infantil, protección de los niños y jóvenes - Reglamento, Decreto, Orden, Ordenanza

Cabinet of Ministers Regulations No. 391/2000 on provisions for the State Centre for the Protection of the Rights of the Child.

Adopción: 2000-11-14 | Fecha de entrada en vigor: 2000-11-28 | LVA-2000-R-58722

Determines the functions and authority of the Centre, and the management and financing of the Centre.

Letonia - Eliminación del trabajo infantil, protección de los niños y jóvenes - Ley

Law on amendmends to the Law on the protection of the rights of the child.

Adopción: 2000-03-09 | Fecha de entrada en vigor: 2000-03-28 | LVA-2000-L-56834

Amends the original text with provisions regarding, inter alia, the right to free education (including vocational training).

Letonia - Eliminación del trabajo infantil, protección de los niños y jóvenes - Reglamento, Decreto, Orden, Ordenanza

Cabinet of Ministers Regulations No. 208 on the procedure for rendering assistance to children subjected to unlawful abuse.

Adopción: 1999-06-08 | Fecha de entrada en vigor: 2000-01-01 | LVA-1999-R-56399

Determines the procedure of rendering assistance to child victims of abuse (violence, exploitation, sexual abuse etc). Determines the financing of such assistance.

Letonia - Eliminación del trabajo infantil, protección de los niños y jóvenes - Reglamento, Decreto, Orden, Ordenanza

Cabinet of Ministers Decree No. 602 on the Commission for the protection of the rights of the child.

Adopción: 1998-12-16 | Fecha de entrada en vigor: 1998-12-16 | LVA-1998-R-56382

Provides for establishment of an inter-governmental commission provided under the Law on protection of the rigths of the child.

Letonia - Eliminación del trabajo infantil, protección de los niños y jóvenes - Ley

Law on the protection of the rights of the child. -

Adopción: 1998-06-19 | Fecha de entrada en vigor: 1998-07-22 | LVA-1998-L-56381

Determines the rights and freedoms of children and their protection. Regulates the rights and responsibilities of parents and guardians. Provides for the framework for the legal system for the protection of the rights of the child. Available in English.