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MUS-2003-L-66114
Breadcrumb
Title_of_text
Ombudsperson for Children Act 2003 (No. 41 of 2003).
Main Region
First Region
Country(ies)
Mauritius
Subjects (Classification)
Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons
Adopted on (Date of text)
2003-11-10
Scope of text
National
Type of legislation (Type of text)
Law, Act
Second Region
Abstract/Citation
Provides for establishment of office of Ombudsperson for Children. Objects of Ombudsperson for Children are (a) to ensure that rights, needs and interests of children are given full consideration by public bodies, private authorities, individuals and associations; (b) to promote rights and interests of children; and (c) to promote compliance with UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. This includes investigating suspected or reported cases of child labour. Also regulates powers and procedures of Ombudsperson.
Amending Text region
Amending text(s)
2005-04-06 (MUS-2005-L-72335)
Ombudsperson for Children (Amendment) Act 2005 (No. 8 of 2005).
Electronic region
Electronic source title
Act on-line
Author
Commonwealth Legal Information Institute (CommonLII)
Country
Australia
URL
http://www.commonlii.org/mu/legis/num_act/ofca2003271.doc
File
MUS66114.pdf (PDF)