Section 108 Child’s Right Act

Section 108 Child’s Right Act 2003 is about Rules of Court. It is under Part XI (Fostering) of the Act.

(1) The Chief Justice of Nigeria may make rules of Court providing generally for the practice and
procedure of the Court in respect of the fostering of children under this Act.

(2) The power to make rules conferred under subsection (1) of this section shall, without prejudice to the generality of that subsection, include power to make provisions for‐
(a) proceedings to be held in camera in determining the application in the Court;
(b) excluding or restricting the jurisdiction of any court where a previous application made by the applicant in respect of the same child has been refused by that or any other court;

(c) the admission of documentary evidence of any consent required under section 107 of this Act ; and

(d) a report for the assistance of the Court in determining whether or not the fostering order will be in the overall interest and welfare of the child having regard to the ability of the applicant to maintain, care, for and educate the child.