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Ley 1098 de 2006

This provision identifies Law 1098 of 2006 as the code on childhood and adolescence and states that it was issued by the Congress of Colombia.

Jurisdiction
Colombia
Instrument
Act or statute
Citation
Ley 1098 de 2006
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Language
es
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About this statute

This provision identifies Law 1098 of 2006 as the code on childhood and adolescence and states that it was issued by the Congress of Colombia. This article states that the code’s purpose is to ensure children and adolescents’ full, harmonious development in a family and community environment marked by happiness, love, and understanding, with equal dignity and no discrimination. This article says the code’s purpose is to protect children and adolescents and secure their rights and freedoms, with family, society, and the State responsible for that protection. Persons under 18 are rights holders; ages 0–12 are children, and 12–18 are adolescents. This article says the code applies to children and adolescents who are in Colombia, to nationals abroad, and to dual nationals when one nationality is Colombian.

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