narcotic drug or psychotropic substance. Upon conviction such person is liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 10 years; and (b) Section 16: any person who occupies or controls premises from administering narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances. Upon conviction such person is liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years. 182. It is worth noting that the provisions of the Penal Code and the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act cover acts of both private individuals and public officials. Employment of Young Persons and Children Act 183. The Employment of Young Persons and Children Act, Chapter 274, prohibits children from being employed in any type of work which by its nature or the circumstances in which it is carried out constitutes a worst form of labour. 184. However, a child between 13 and 15 years may be engaged in light work which is not likely to harm that child’s health or development; or which is not prejudicial to that child’s attendance at an institution of learning or participation in vocational orientation. Forced or Compulsory Labour Penal Code 185. Hard labour exists as a form of punishment as provided in Article 14 of the Constitution and as provided under Section 26 (1) of the Penal Code, which states – 87