Children’s Code Act, 2022
This Act may be cited as the Children’s Code Act, 2022.
- Jurisdiction
- Zambia
- Instrument
- Act or statute
- Citation
- Act 12 of 2022
- Version
- 11 Aug 2022
- Language
- en
- Official source
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Statute overview
About this statute
This Act may be cited as the Children’s Code Act, 2022. This section defines many terms used in the Act. A child's best interest must be treated as the main concern in matters about the child. In matters relating to children, the listed principles must be applied, including best interests, life and development, non-discrimination, and respecting children’s participation and views. A child has an inherent right to life, dignity, and respect, and the State and family must ensure the child’s survival and development.
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