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Section 11 Nigerian Child’s Right Act 2003

Section 11 Child’s Right Act

Section 11 Child’s Right Act 2003 is about Right to dignity of the child. It is under Part II (Rights and Responsibilities of a Child) of the Act.

Every child is entitled to respect for the dignity of his person, and accordingly, no child shall be‐

(a) subjected to physical, mental or emotional injury, abuse, neglect or maltreatment, including sexual abuse;

(b) subjected to torture, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment;

(c) subjected to attacks upon his honor or reputation; or

(d) held in slavery or servitude, while in the care of a parent, legal guardian or school authority or any other person or authority having the care of the child.

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