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Papua New Guinea - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

National Youth Development Authority Act 2014 (No. 28 of 2014). -

Adoption: 2014-10-21 | PNG-2014-L-102732

Being an Act to -
(a) establish the National Youth Development Authority; and
(b) define the functions and powers of the Authority; and
(b) repeal the National Youth Commission Act 1999; and
(c) make provision for the National Youth Development Authority, the Provincial Youth Development Council, District Youth Development Council, Local-level Youth Development Council,
and for related purposes.

Papua New Guinea - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

Juvenile Justice Act 2014 (No. 11 of 2014). -

Adoption: 2014-05-30 | PNG-2014-L-102731

Being an Act, as authorised by Section 172 (establishment of other courts) of the Constitution, to -
(a) establish a comprehensive and separate juvenile justice system based on restorative justice, melanesian tradition and contemporary juvenile justice practices; and
(b) to repeal the Juvenile Courts Act 1991 and to amend certain other Acts,
and for related purposes.

Papua New Guinea - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

Lukautim Pikinini (Child) Act 2009 (No. 7 of 2009). -

Adoption: 2009-10-09 | PNG-2009-L-88000

The objective of this Act is to protect and promote the rights and wellbeing of all children regardless of gender and to protect children from all forms of violence, abuse, neglect, exploitation and discrimination, with a clear focus on services for prevention and family strengthening.

Repeals the following Acts:
Child Welfare Act 1961 34/1961
Child Welfare Act 1962 59/1962
Child Welfare Act 1963 12/1964
Child Welfare Act 1965 30/1965
Child Welfare Act 1966 53/1966
Child Welfare Act 1968 25/1968
Child Welfare (Amendment) Act 1971 69/1971
Child Welfare (Amendment) Act 1983 33/1975
Child Welfare (Destitute Children) Act 1968 46/1968
Child Welfare (Reciprocal Arrangements) Act 1968 79/1968
Child Welfare (Reciprocal Arrangements)(Amendment) Act 1969

Papua New Guinea - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

Criminal Code (Sexual Offences and Crimes Against Children) Act 2002 (No. 27 of 2002). -

Adoption: 2002-06-26 | Date of entry into force: 2003-04-10 | PNG-2003-L-92089

The Criminal Code (Sexual Offences and Crimes against Children) Act of 2002 introduced a series of new offences to the Criminal Code extending the scope of sexual offences. The offences are graded according to the seriousness of the harm and incorporate the ways in which women are sexually violated. Tougher sentences were introduced, the marital immunity that had previously protected husbands from a charge of rape was removed, and the requirement for corroboration was removed.

Papua New Guinea - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

National Youth Commission Act 1999 (No. 26 of 1999). -

Adoption: 1999 | PNG-1999-L-65898

Creates the National Youth Commission and the National Youth Council. Also provides for the establishment of provincial youth councils.

Repeals the National Youth Service Act 1991.

Papua New Guinea - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Child Welfare Regulation, 1962. -

Adoption: 1962 | PNG-1962-R-70705

Papua New Guinea - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

Child Welfare Act 1961 (Consolidated to No. 13 of 1990). -

Adoption: 1961 | PNG-1961-L-70703

Provides for the protection of children under the age of 16 years. Allows for the director to place a child in employment either as an apprentice or, in certain circumstances, in suitable employment without apprenticeship (section 73). Part XI regulates the Employment of Children. It is prohibited to endanger a child by involving them in a public exhibition or performance or any preparation, training or rehearsal for a public exhibition or performance (section 79). It is also prohibited for a child to be involved in street trading between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m or at any time on a Sunday (section 80).

Papua New Guinea - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

Deserted Wives and Children Act 1951 (No. 5 of 1952). -

Adoption: 1952-07-07 | PNG-1952-L-88005

1. Interpretation.
2. Power of Court to issue summons or warrant.
3. Hearing and order.
4. Security.
5. Attachment of annuities.
6. Seizure of defendant's goods.
7. Further orders.
8. Disobedience of order.
9. Warrants.
10. Proceeding in divorce, etc.
11. Variation of order.
12. Appeal.
13. One complaint only necessary.
14. Welfare of child.
15. Application for protection order.
16. Rescission of order.
17. Spouse as witness.
18. Power to compel defendant to give evidence.
19. Proof of marriage.
20. Constructive desertion.
21. Evidence of desertion.
22. Desertion of child.
23. Desertion of wife.
24. Saving of liability under the underlying law.
25. Costs.
26. Application of District Courts Act.
27. Service of summons.