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ZAF-2005-L-77167
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Title_of_text
Children's Act [No. 38 of 2005].
Main Region
First Region
Country(ies)
South Africa
Subjects (Classification)
Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons
Adopted on (Date of text)
2005
Scope of text
National
Type of legislation (Type of text)
Law, Act
Second Region
Abstract/Citation
Gives effect to certain rights of children as contain in the Constitution. Sets out principles relating to the care and protection of children. Defines parental responsibilities and rights. Makes further provision regarding children's courts. Prohibits child abduction and trafficking and gives effect to the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction and the UN Protocol to Prevent Trafficking in Persons.
Entry dates region
Date of entry into force
2010-04-01
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Implementing Text region
Implementing text(s)
2010 (ZAF-2010-R-93982)
General Regulations Regarding Children, 2010.
Amending Text region
Amending text(s)
2008-03-18 (ZAF-2008-L-78544)
Children's Amendment Act, [No. 41 of 2007].
Amending text(s)
2009-05-07 (ZAF-2009-L-85627)
Child Justice Act, 2008 [No. 75 of 2008].
Amending text(s)
2013-07-29 (ZAF-2013-L-93821)
The Prevention and Combating of Trafficking in Persons Act, 2013 [No. 7 of 2013].
Amending text(s)
2017-01-18 (ZAF-2017-L-104330)
Children's Second Amendment Act, 2016 (Act No. 18 of 2016).
Amending text(s)
2017-01-18 (ZAF-2017-L-104331)
Children's Amendment Act, 2016 (Act No. 17 of 2016).
Electronic region
Electronic source title
Act on-line
Author
South African Government Information
URL
http://www.info.gov.za
Page range
164 pages
File
ZAF77167.pdf (PDF of Act)