Section 9 Child’s Right Act

Section 9 Child’s Right Act 2003 is about Right to freedom of movement. It is under Part II (Rights and Responsibilities of a Child) of the Act.

(1) Every child is entitled to freedom of movement subject to parental control which is not harmful to the child.

(2) Nothing in subsection (1) of this section shall affect the right of a parent, and where applicable, a legal guardian or other appropriate authority to exercise control over the movement of the child in the interest of the education, safety and welfare of the child.