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bruneilawsby aturio
In force2012 Revised Edition
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Part III · Juvenile Courts

12. General consideration

(1)

Every court in dealing with a child or young person who is brought before it, either as being in need of care or protection, or as an offender or otherwise, shall have regard to his welfare and shall, in a proper case, take steps to remove him from undesirable surroundings, and for securing that proper provision is made for his education and training.

(2)

A court shall not order a child who has attained the age of 10

years to be sent to an approved school, a remand home or place of detention unless for any reason, including the want of a suitable person of his own religious persuasion who is willing to take care of him, the court is satisfied that he cannot suitably be dealt with otherwise.

Report

Part IV

Action Teams on Child Protection

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Part V

Temporary Custody, Medical Examination and Treatment

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Part VI

Offences in Relation to Health and Welfare of

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Part VII

Notification on Taking Child or Young Person Into Care, Custody or Control

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Part VIII

Trafficking in Children and Young Persons

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Part IX

Procedure in Juvenile Courts

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Part X

Remand Homes

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Part XI

Places of Detention

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Part XII

Approved Schools and Approved Homes

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Part XIII

Provisions Applicable to Persons Being Detained in Approved Schools, Approved Homes, Remand Homes and Places of Detention

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Part XIV

Expenses and Contributions

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Part XV

General

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