Act 2009 states that parents should protect children from all forms of violence article 9, includes beatings which cause harm in the definition of child abuse article 3, and prohibits torture, or other cruel, inhuman punishment or degrading treatment article. The children act 1933 defined child neglect and abuse as is now currently. An act to provide for free and compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years. Right of children to free and compulsory education act 2009 mhrd. Act, 2009, or any law replacing it a child having a special need shall have. United republic of tanzania law of the child act, 2009. An act to provide for reform and consolidation of laws relating to children, to stipulate rights of the child and to promote, protect and maintain the welfare of a child with a view to giving effect to international and regional conventions on the rights of the child. The provisions of this act shall prevail over any other provision in any other law. The right of children to free and compulsory education act of 2009. Special provisions for children not admitted to, or who have not completed, elementary education. Download rules in ms word format download rules in adobe pdf format. An act to make provision for the promotion and protection of the rights of the child.
Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons. Acts and bills online parliament of tanzania pdf doc. This is the third edition of standing orders for the public service of tanzania, lawfully issued by the authority of the government pursuant to section 355 of the public service act, cap. The topic was purposely selected due to the increasing public outcry against child sexual violence in tanzania. Tanzania, and children are the most victims of sexual violence. Efforts to prevent violence form part of the governments national commitment to uphold the right of each child to his or her human dignity and physical integrity. Standing orders for the public service 2009 tanzania. Violence against children in tanzania findings from a. Child protection is the protection of children from violence, exploitation, abuse and neglect.