According to Khaleej Times, The Federal National Council (FNC) has approved the reservations of the President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on the child rights bill. The FNC had approved the bill on December 22 and sent it for presidential approval.
The amended bill will provide greater safeguards for children. It creates a federal system to protect children from mistreatment, abuse, stimulants, narcotic drugs, psychotropic, alcohol, environmental pollution, tobacco smoke and other risks. Further, the comprehensive law addresses wide-ranging issues, including criminal offences, traffic safety and even smoking.
The amended bill caters to protect children below 18 years old.
With the amendment of article 20, the authorities concerned will:
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