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| Name: | Juvenile Code. |
| Country: | Afghanistan |
| Subject(s): | Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons |
| Type of legislation: | Law, Act |
| Adopted on: | 2004-09 |
| Entry into force: | |
| Published on: | Unofficial translation by UNICEF, 2005 |
| ISN: | AFG-2004-L-70278 |
| Link: | https://www.ilo.org/dyn/natlex/natlex4.detail?p_isn=70278&p_lang=en |
| Bibliography: | Unofficial translation by UNICEF, 2005 Unofficial English Translation  Conference on the Rule of Law in Afghanistan (2-3 July 2007), Italy PDF (consulted on 2011-05-13) |
| Abstract/Citation: | Regulates the procedures to be taken with children who violate the law and also those who are at risk or in need of care and protection (Chapters 1-3). It also covers their rights with respect to procedures in court and investigations, the functions of juvenile correction and rehabilitation centres and other social services (Chapter 4), a code of conduct for children with irregular behaviour (Chapter 5), procedures for assistance to children in need of care and protection (Chapter 6) and guardianship (Chapter 7). |