Last Change:
06/24/2025
The Law of the Child Act
Year: 2009
Type: Domestic law
Rights Category: Family life
Link to external source:
http://parliament.go.tz/polis/uploads/bills/acts/1452143878-ActNo-21-2009.pdf
Description
The Law of the Child Act (2009) is a Tanzanian law that provides comprehensive legal protection for children's rights, in line with international standards. It covers areas such as child custody, maintenance, adoption, protection from abuse, and access to education and health services.
Selected provisions
Section 6.1 - Right to Name and Nationality
A child shall have a right to a name, nationality and to know his biological parents and extended family.
Section 7.1 - Right to Grow Up with Parents
A child shall be entitled to live with his parents or guardians.
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