With efforts being made to address children’s right there is an ongoing parliamentary discussions surround the repeal of Section 24 of the Child Care and Protection Act (CCPA), specifically pertaining to children with behavioural issues. Shedding light on this crucial development, Senior Legal Officer at the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Nichole Chambers, explains the proposed change that aims to ensure children with behavioural issues are no longer incarcerated in the absence of any offense committed.
Understanding Section 24 of the Child Care & Protection Act
