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Mar 05, 2008
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The Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports is currently reviewing the Children and Young Persons Act (CYPA).

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Children and young persons act to be amended to provide for higher standard of care, protection and rehabilitation, Press Release, 05 Mar 2008

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