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(160) Sections in THE CHILDREN ACT
1
Interpretation
Learn definitions of key terms in Uganda's Children Act, including child, parental responsibility, child labour,...

Part 1: PART I-INTERPRETATION

2
Definition of child
Learn the legal definition of a child under Uganda's Children Act. A child is anyone...

Part 2: PART II-RIGHTS OF CHILD

3
Welfare and guiding principles
A child's welfare is the most important thing in Uganda when deciding upbringing, property, or...

Part 2: PART II-RIGHTS OF CHILD

4
Rights of child
Section 4 grants every child rights like living with parents, expressing views, and non-discrimination. Violation...

Part 2: PART II-RIGHTS OF CHILD

5
Duty to maintain child
Section 5 requires parents to provide a child with education, immunisation, food, clothing, shelter, medical...

Part 2: PART II-RIGHTS OF CHILD

6
Parental responsibility
Every parent or guardian has parental responsibility for their child. If parents die, responsibility can...

Part 2: PART II-RIGHTS OF CHILD

7
Harmful customary or cultural practices
Learn about Uganda's ban on harmful customary or cultural practices against children. Protects health, education,...

Part 2: PART II-RIGHTS OF CHILD

8
Harmful employment
Learn the minimum age for child employment (16 years) and what counts as harmful or...

Part 2: PART II-RIGHTS OF CHILD

9
Prohibition of sexual exploitation
Section 9 of Uganda's Children Act prohibits exploiting children for sexual activities, including prostitution and...

Part 2: PART II-RIGHTS OF CHILD

10
Children with disabilities and children with special needs
Section 10: children with disabilities have rights to assessment, treatment, rehab, education. Gov't must provide...

Part 2: PART II-RIGHTS OF CHILD

11
Establishment of National Children Authority
Learn about the National Children Authority established under the Children Act of Uganda: a body...

Part 3: PART III-NATIONAL CHILDREN AUTHORITY

12
Functions of Authority
Learn the functions of Uganda's Child Protection Authority: advising on policy, preventing abuse, monitoring cases,...

Part 3: PART III-NATIONAL CHILDREN AUTHORITY

13
Board of Directors and its functions
Learn about the Board of Directors governing the National Authority for Children under Uganda's Children...

Part 3: PART III-NATIONAL CHILDREN AUTHORITY

14
Qualifications for appointment
Discover the qualifications for appointment to the National Children's Board under the Children Act. Members...

Part 3: PART III-NATIONAL CHILDREN AUTHORITY

15
Tenure of office
Members of the Children's Board (non ex officio) hold office per appointment. First term up...

Part 3: PART III-NATIONAL CHILDREN AUTHORITY

16
Minister's power to suspend or terminate appointment
Learn the grounds on which the Minister can suspend or terminate a member of the...

Part 3: PART III-NATIONAL CHILDREN AUTHORITY

17
Resignation of members
Learn how a member of the Children Act Board can resign by writing to the...

Part 3: PART III-NATIONAL CHILDREN AUTHORITY

18
Common seal of Authority
Learn how the Children's Authority uses its common seal to validate documents, who must sign,...

Part 3: PART III-NATIONAL CHILDREN AUTHORITY

19
Remuneration or allowances of members
This section of the Children Act (Cap 62) explains that Board members receive remuneration or...

Part 3: PART III-NATIONAL CHILDREN AUTHORITY

20
Specialised committees
Learn how the Board creates expert committees on capacity building, policy, child development, and child...

Part 3: PART III-NATIONAL CHILDREN AUTHORITY

21
Functions of specialised committees
Learn the role of specialised committees under Uganda's Children Act. They advise the Board on...

Part 3: PART III-NATIONAL CHILDREN AUTHORITY

22
Secretariat
Section 22 of the Children Act creates a secretariat to assist the Authority. Find out...

Part 3: PART III-NATIONAL CHILDREN AUTHORITY

23
Functions of secretariat
The secretariat reviews child policies, sets priorities, plans budgets, conducts studies, and coordinates with NGOs...

Part 3: PART III-NATIONAL CHILDREN AUTHORITY

24
Executive Director
Learn about the appointment, qualifications, removal, and acting arrangements for the Executive Director of the...

Part 3: PART III-NATIONAL CHILDREN AUTHORITY

25
Functions of Executive Director
Learn the key duties of the Executive Director of the National Children Authority under Uganda’s...

Part 3: PART III-NATIONAL CHILDREN AUTHORITY

26
Deputy Executive Director
The appointment, qualifications, duties, and removal of the Deputy Executive Director of the National Authority...

Part 3: PART III-NATIONAL CHILDREN AUTHORITY

27
Other employees
Section 27 covers how the Board appoints employees, their salaries and benefits, delegation of hiring...

Part 3: PART III-NATIONAL CHILDREN AUTHORITY

28
Experts and consultants
The National Children Authority may hire experts and consultants on the advice of the Executive...

Part 3: PART III-NATIONAL CHILDREN AUTHORITY

29
Funds
The National Children's Authority gets money from Parliament, government grants, loans, gifts, and payments. All...

Part 3: PART III-NATIONAL CHILDREN AUTHORITY

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