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An Act to provide for the welfare, care, protection and rehabilitation of children and young persons who are in need of such care, protection or rehabilitation, to regulate homes for children and young persons and to consolidate the law relating to children and young persons.
Court may determine and declare age of child or young person. 25.—. (1) Where, in any proceedings under this Act, a person is alleged to be a child or young person, the court may, after making such inquiry as it thinks fit as to the age of that person, determine and declare his or her age.
Jul 2, 2020 · the parent or guardian threatens to physically hurt, kill or abandon the child or young person, or places the child or young person or a related person of the child or young person in any dangerous situation;
Any child or young person or his or her parent or guardian, or the Director‑General or a protector, who is dissatisfied with any judgment or order of a Youth Court may appeal to the General Division of the High Court against the judgment or order in accordance with the provision of any law in force for the time being regulating appeals to the ...
The Children and Young Persons Act (CYPA) The CYPA was enacted in 1949 to provide for the welfare, care and protection of children and young persons as well as the treatment and rehabilitation of children and young persons who are beyond parental control or who have committed offence. The Act strikes a balance between family authority and
A BILL. i n t i t u l e d. An Act to amend the Children and Young Persons Act (Chapter 38 of the 2001 Revised Edition) and to make consequential and related amendments to certain other Acts. Be it enacted by the President with the advice and consent of the Parliament of Singapore, as follows: Short title and commencement. 1.
The Children and Young Persons Act (CYPA) protects any person under the age of 18 years from abuse or neglect. Effects of Child Abuse on Children. When a child experiences violence, the effects can be physical and/or psychological. Physical abuse can result in injury and even death. Abuse may cause:
The CYPA provides for the welfare, protection and rehabilitation of children and youths. Children who face abuse or neglect in families that struggle with responsible parenting. Youths who commit offences of varying severity. Families who need guidance to strengthen parent-child relationships.
Sep 5, 2019 · SINGAPORE - Vulnerable children and young offenders up to age 18 will receive better protection through a Bill that was passed in Parliament on Wednesday (Sept 4). The law, which protects...
What is a care and protection order. A care and protection order (CPO) is a court order that serves to keep children and young persons below the age of 18 who are in need of care or protection safe.
