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Children: Government Resources: Library Guide: Botswana

Principal legislation

In: Botswana eLaws http://www.elaws.gov.bw/

Children’s Act, Vol. IV, Cap. 28:04

Adoption of Children Act, Vol. IV, Cap. 28:01

Deserted Wives and Children Act, Vol. IV, Cap. 28:03

Domestic Violence Act, Vol. IV, Cap. 28:05

Employment Act, Vol. X, Cap. 47:01, Part:XI Employment of Children and Young Persons

Customary Act, Vol. II, Cap. 16:01, Section 6. Special provision relating to custody of children

Reference book

African Child Policy Forum. 2012? Harmonisation of children's laws in Botswana.

Subsidiary legislation

In: Botswana eLaws http://www.elaws.gov.bw/

Children in Need of Care Regulations