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New Child Justice Act in South Africa
After six years of debate and reworking, the Child Justice Bill was signed into law by South African president Kgalema Motlanthe on 11 May 2009. In an effort to both humanize the juvenile justice system and to protect the rights of children in conflict with the law, the new legislation raises the minimum age of child offenders and provides for several diversion options.
Jun 04, 2009 Government, Legislation, Region: Africa, Country:South Africa
