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Protection of Children Act (Cap. 146A). -

Adoption: 1990-12-14 | Date of entry into force: 1990-12-20 | BRB-1990-L-21444

An Act to provide for the protection of children from exploitation by preventing the making of indecent photographs of them and matters related thereto.

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

Occupational Training (Amendment) Act. No. 27.

Adoption: 1987-07-23 | BRB-1987-L-3850

Amends ss. 2, 6, 7 to 12G, 14, 15 and 29 of, and the Second Schedule to, the Occupational Training Act 1979 (Cap. 42) in regard to funding, financial matters, contributions and penalties. Under s. 15 as amended, an employer shall, before employing an apprentice or trainee under 18 years of age, obtain a medical certificate attesting to his or her fitness for the occupation in which training is sought. Revokes the Occupational Training (National Training Fund Contribution) Order 1985.

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

Minors Act (Cap. 215) (L.R.O. 1985). -

Adoption: 1958-08-15 | BRB-1958-L-73355

Regulates the custody, guardianship and property of minors. A minor is considered to have attained the age of majority at the age of 18 years.

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

Young Persons Protection Act (Cap. 193). -

Adoption: 1918-05-17 | BRB-1918-L-73385

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

Prevention of Cruelty to Children Act (Cap. 145) (L.R.O. 1998). -

Adoption: 1904-12-10 | BRB-1904-L-73366

Sets out the offences involving cruelty to children and procedures for the protection of those children involved. Also sets out provision relating to the taking of evidence and procedures.