The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs plans to introduce several new laws and amend existing ones this year.
Cabinet approval has been granted for a proposal by the Minister to move forward with these legislative changes.
Key measures include:
Introducing a new law against cybercrimes targeting children.
Enacting a new Children’s Rights Act in line with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Replacing the 2005 Domestic Violence Act (No. 34) with a new law.
Drafting new legislation for foster parent care.
Amending the Children and Young Persons Ordinance (No. 48 of 1939).
Amending the Adoption of Children Ordinance (No. 24 of 1941).
Amending the National Child Protection Authority Act (No. 50 of 1998). (Newswire)