CHILD'S RIGHT ACT

Section 162: Exclusive jurisdiction

2003Section 162 of 278Federal Republic of Nigeria

(1) No other court, except the Family Court, shall exercise jurisdiction in any matter relating to children as are specified in this Act.
(2) The provisions of subsection (1) of this section shall not affect the jurisdiction of the normal criminal courts to try cases or offences by adult offenders as specified in Part III of this Act or any other law.

Cite this section

Section 162, CHILD'S RIGHT ACT (2003).

https://repo.podus.ai/laws/child-s-right-act/section/162/