Section 8 Child’s Right Act

Section 8 Child’s Right Act 2003 is about Right to private and family life. It is under Part II (Rights and Responsibilities of a Child) of the Act.

(1) Every child is entitled to his privacy, family life, home, correspondence, telephone conversation and telegraphic communications, except as provided in subsection (3) of this section.

(2) No child shall be subjected to any interference with his right in subsection (1) of this section, except as provided in subsection (3) of this section.

(3) Nothing in the provision of subsections (1) and (2) of this section shall affect the rights of parents and, where applicable, legal guardians, to exercise reasonable supervision and control over the conduct of their children and wards.