Fiji Government Country Resources Child and Youth General Policies, Laws, Strategies & Plans, Service Standards Fiji 10 September 2010 Legislation/regulation

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Child Welfare Decree (Decree no. 44 of 2010).

Sections:
Part I: Preliminary
1. Short title and commencement
2. Purpose of the Decree
3. Interpretation

Part II: Mandatory Reporting
4. Professional's duty to report
5. Contents of report
6. Follow up notice
7. Further information
8. Protection from liability
9. Confidentiality

Part III: Care and Treatment Orders for a Child
10. Powers of medical officers
11. Procedure
12. Enforcement
13. Duration and release
14. Medical examination and information
15. Best interests of the child
16. Designated medical officers

Part IV: Offences
17. Failure to give notice
18. Failure to give requested information
19. Obstruction
20. Decree binds the State

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