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Families and Children Act, 1998 (No. 17 of 1998) (as amended).

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First Region

Belize
Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons
1998-07-08
National
Law, Act

Second Region

Consolidates legislation regarding the care, protection, and maintenance of children. A child is defined as a person below 18 years of age. Part II sets forth rights of the child and parental duty to maintain a child. S. 7 prohibits employment of children in activities which may be detrimental to their health, education, or mental, physical, or moral development. Repeals numerous preceding Acts, including the Infants Act (Ch. 138), the Status of Children Act (Ch. 143), and the Family Maintenance Act (Ch. 136).

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Serial region

    Serial title
    Official Gazette, Acts
    Page range
    pp. 91-173