CHILD'S RIGHT ACT

Section 219: Social Inquiry Report

2003Section 219 of 278Federal Republic of Nigeria

(1) The appropriate officers shall, beware a case, other than that involving a minor offence, is finally disposed of by the court-
(a) Properly investigate-
(i) the background of the child;
(ii) the circumstances in which the child is living; and
(iii) the conditions under which the offence has been committed.
(b) inform the of all relevant facts, relating to the child, including his social and family background, school career and educational experience, arising out of the investigation under paragraph (a) of this subsection.

Cite this section

Section 219, CHILD'S RIGHT ACT (2003).

https://repo.podus.ai/laws/child-s-right-act/section/219/