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Children and Young Persons Act (Cap. 26:03) (L.R.O. 1/1976).

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First Region

Malawi
Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons
1969-08-01
National
Law, Act

Second Region

The Act provides for procedures to be taken in case of juvenile offending. A juvenile is defined as a child (under the age of 14 years) or young person (under the age of 18 years but having attained the age of 14 years). The Act deals with the detention of juveniles pending trial (Part V) and their placement in approved schools and homes (Part VI).

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    Monograph title
    Printed seperately (as amended up to 1976)
    Page range
    27 pages