CHILD'S RIGHT ACT

Section 11: Right to dignity of the child

2003Section 11 of 278Federal Republic of Nigeria

Every Child is entitled to respect for the dignity of his person, and accordingly, no child shall be-(a) subjected to physical, mental or emotional injury, abuse, neglect or maltreatment, including sexual abuse;
(b) subjected to torture, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment;
(c) subjected to attacks upon his honour or reputation; or
(d) held in slavery or servitude, while in the care of a parent, legal guardian or school authority or any other person or authority having the care of the child.

Cite this section

Section 11, CHILD'S RIGHT ACT (2003).

https://repo.podus.ai/laws/child-s-right-act/section/11/