Search results
Person below the age of 14
- According to the Children and Young Person Act (CYPA) 2001, a “child” is a person below the age of 14. A “young person” means a person who is 14 years of age or above but below the age of 16 years. A “juvenile” means a male or female person who is 7 years of age or above but below the age of 16 years.
www.childrensociety.org.sg/resources/ck/files/child_protection.pdf
People also ask
What is child custody in Singapore?
Is Singapore a safe place for children to live?
What happens if a parent is an illegitimate child in Singapore?
How many children are born out of wedlock in Singapore?
Jul 20, 2024 · The Intestate Succession Act defines “child” as a legitimate child and includes any child who is legally adopted. This is likely to mean that illegitimate children are not entitled to receive a share of his or her biological parent’s inheritance unless there is a will.
Apr 25, 2016 · A “child” is defined by the Women’s Charter as a child of the marriage whom is below 21 years of age.
the parents or guardian of a child or young person are primarily responsible for the care and welfare of the child or young person and they should discharge their responsibilities to promote the welfare of the child or young person; and
Dec 31, 2021 · Court may determine and declare age of child or young person. 25.—. (1) Where, in any proceedings under this Act, a person is alleged to be a child or young person, the court may, after making such inquiry as it thinks fit as to the age of that person, determine and declare his or her age.
Dec 31, 2001 · “child” means a person who is below the age of 14 years; “Director” means the Director of Social Welfare and includes Deputy Directors and Assistant Directors of Social Welfare and such other person as the Minister may, by notification in the Gazette, declare to be a person who may exercise the powers and perform the duties of the Director;
Children in Singapore are protected by a comprehensive system of law that ensures fundamental rights and adequate standards of living. However, several overly restrictive criminal laws and non-inclusive and discriminatory regulations put children at risk.
Jul 29, 2022 · A “child” is defined in the Women’s Charter as a child of a marriage who is presently under 21 years of age. The main statute governing child custody in Singapore is the Guardianship of Infants Act, which is supplemented by the Women’s Charter along with the Administration of Muslim Law Act.
