Her or his best interest;
Parental guidance;
National security, public order, public health or morals or the rights and freedom of other people.
The Children‟s Law mandate the Ministry of Education to facilitate the formation of children‟s clubs and other
forums for the expression of views of children to advance child rights enjoyment and social justice,
environmental management and other matters that may be in the interest of children.
e) Protection of privacy (Article 10)
Article III, section18.1 guarantees every child the right to have her or his privacy protected. The protection of
this right is extended to publicity which places the child in a false light in the public eye.
However, as stipulated in section 18.2, parents, teachers, social workers and other service providers shall not be
prevented from carrying out their rightful duties or professional functions in the protection and general
wellbeing of the child.
f) Protection against child abuse and torture (Article 16)
Article III, section 21.1 guarantees the child the right to be protected from sexual abuse and exploitation
including prostitution and pornography.
While the Women and Children Protection Sections of the Liberia National Police were established and have
been functioning since 2006, the Children‟s Law institutionalized the roles and duties of these units to
investigate and handle cases of sexual violence, abuse, exploitation, domestic violence, criminal allegations
against children and other cases requiring police protection for any woman or child. Women and Children
Protection units also have a duty of providing and seeking temporary safe places for women or children who
have or in danger of suffering violence, exploitation, or abuse.
VI. FAMILY ENVIRONMENT AND ALTERNATIVE CARE
14. Under this section, States Parties are requested to provide relevant information, including the
principal legislative, judicial, administrative or other measures in force, particularly how the principles
of the "best interests of the child" and "respect for the views of the child" are reflectedtherein: factors
and difficulties encountered and progress achieved in implementing the relevant provisions of the
Children's Charter and implementation priorities and specific goals for the future in respect of:
a) Parental guidance (Article 20)
Article III, section 6.1 and 6.2 of the Children‟s Law guarantees the right of every child to appropriate parental
guidance, and that every parent shall provide guidance to her or his child in a manner that is consistent with the
child‟s evolving capacities.
b) Parental responsibilities (Article 20.1)
Article IV, section 1.3 of the Children‟s Law provides every parent shall have an equal duty with co-parent to:a. ensure the best of the child are the bases for parent‟s decision or action;
b. promote the growth and educational and other development of the child;
c. prevent disease, facilitate safety, and seek and comply with professional advice for the wellbeing of the
child;
d. safe guide and promote the child‟s health, development and participation encouraging the child‟s
participation in household decisions and actions, subject to the evolving capacities;
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