Cabinet has approved a proposal to expedite the drafting of a new Child Rights Act aimed at strengthening the protection and welfare of children in Sri Lanka.
The Government said the proposed legislation will seek to safeguard all rights recognised under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, in addition to protections already provided under existing laws.
A decision had previously been taken in February 2024 to prepare legislation under the title “Rights of Child Compact Act”. However, Cabinet has now approved renaming the proposed law as the “Child Rights Act”.
According to the Government, a revised concept paper has been prepared incorporating additional areas identified for inclusion in the legislation, while the Legal Draftsman’s Department has already commenced work on the draft bill.
The latest Cabinet approval authorises the Legal Draftsman to proceed with and expedite the completion of the legislation based on the updated concept paper.
The proposal was presented by Minister of Women and Child Affairs and Saroja Savithri Paulraj rreceived Cabinet approval. (Newswire)
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