Child Law
South African Legislation
Children's Act
Consolidated Children’s Act | Download PDF
April 2010
Consolidated Regulations pertaining to the Children’s Act 2005 | Download PDF
Consolidated Forms in terms of the Regulations under the Children’s Act 2005 | Download PDF
Regulations relating to Children’s Courts and International Child Abduction | Download PDF
April 2010 – Part 1
Regulations relating to Children’s Courts and International Child Abduction | Download PDF
April 2010 – Part 2
Child Justice Act
Sexual Offences
Births and Deaths Registration Act
SA Government Gazette
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2013
2004
International Child Law
International Child Law Instruments
International law and domestic human rights litigation in Africa – Magnus Killander (editor) | Download PDF
The role of international law in the development of children’s rights in South Africa: A children’s rights litigator’s perspective (Chapter 10). Karabo Ngidi
United Nations
United Nations Convention On The Rights Of The Child | Download PDF
An international convention that has been ratified by almost all of the nations of the world, including South Africa
United Nations Guidelines For The Prevention Of Juvenile Delinquency | Download PDF
A set of international guidelines for nations to guide the prevention of children becoming involved in crime. Also known as the “Riyadh Guidelines”
United Nations Rules For The Protection Of Juveniles Deprived Of Their Liberty | Download PDF
A set of international rules relating to the care and treatment of all children who have been placed in facilities from which they cannot leave at will. Also known as the “JDLs”
United Nations Minimum Rules For The Administration Of Juvenile Justice | Download PDF
A set of international minimum rules for the administration of juvenile justice. Also known as the “Beijing Rules”
United Nations Guidelines on Justice in Matters involving Child Victims and Witnesses of Crime | Download PDF
Guidelines by the United Nations
African Charter
African Charter On The Rights And Welfare Of Children | Download PDF
A regional charter ratified by numerous African nations, including South Africa