Protection of Children and Juveniles Ordinance
Government of Hong Kong SAR
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Child and Youth General Policies, Laws, Strategies & Plans, Service Standards
Hong Kong SAR
30 July 1997
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To amend the law relating to the protection of children and juveniles, this ordinance contains descriptions on sections including the powers of juvenile courts in relation to guardianship andcustody and control of children and juveniles in need of care and protection, power of Director of Social Welfare to protect children and juveniles from moral or physical danger, child assessment procedures, etc.
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