| 鈥FC will support all forward-looking Bills – TrotmanChristmas is a time for gifts and the office of the Attorney General has presented Human Services Minister Priya Manickchand with at least one of her gifts for the holidays, in that it completed the review of the Childcare and Protection Agency Bill of 2008.The Minister tabled what, according to her, was a long awaited bill which seeks to ensure that children are protected by law in Guyana.The legislation, which was one of Manickchand鈥檚 mandates for 2008, provides for the establishment of the Childcare and Protection Agency and sets out the functions of the Agency, which include monitoring childcare facilities.Minister Priya ManickchandIt also allows the Agency to intervene in cases where there is child abuse and to protect vulnerable children.The legislation also provides for the Minister to appoint the Director and other officers and employees who shall be responsible for the management of the Agency in accordance with directions issued by the Minister under the Act.It also states that the welfare of the child is paramount and matters relating to a child, whether before a court or any other authority, shall be determined without undue delay,http://www.theworldsoccersshop.com/Argentina-Facundo-Roncaglia-Jersey.html, taking into consideration certain criteria set out including the wishes of the child, his age and capacity to understand the matter to be determined.Disclosure of information relating to the identity of a child once passed in the National Assembly will be prohibited in proceedings.Alliance For Change leader Raphael Trotman in an invited comment told this newspaper that his party will support any forward-looking legislation such as Bills that seek to eliminate or punish social injustices and as such will support Manickchand鈥檚 Childcare Bill.He did remark that the Government appeared to be very imbalanced in that Manickchand has recently been tabling several pieces of forward-looking legislation, but on the other hand,Wholesale China Jerseys, other sections of the government seemed to be condoning social ills such as torture.The latest bill to be tabled aimed at protecting children is expected to be followed by other legislation also aimed at the protection of children.Manickchand recently told a children鈥檚 conference that five new laws are being developed to protect the rights of children.The Bill tabled in the National Assembly and up for debate today is but one.She added that drafting of the Sexual Offences Bill has been completed,Jerseys Cheap NFL, and that she expects it will be presented in the National Assembly soon.Manickchand told Kaieteur News, after the opening of the conference, that the five new laws being drafted relate to child protection, child care, adoption, and child custody.She told children at the opening of the conference that the Government is committed to protecting them,Brett Hull Red Wings Jersey, and will strive to do everything for them to be what they can be.Rueshanna Boyce,Nike NFL Jerseys China, a third form student of St Rose鈥檚 High School, who had delivered the feature address at the opening ceremony, had called for all Guyanese to play a part in protecting children. She said every child has the right to be protected, as each one is special and has equal rights.Boyce lamented the fact that some parents keep children away from school, abuse them, and encourage them into child labour.AFC Leader Raphael TrotmanShe said that, instead of parents dismissing children as 鈥渄unce鈥� and saying they are 鈥渘ot learning鈥�, parents should sit and work with them. 鈥淵ou should be the ones to impart to us parental guidance,Wholesale Cheap Jerseys, morals and values,鈥� Ms Boyce told parents.She added that both parents and teachers play an important role in a child鈥檚 education, and she implored them to work together.Boyce spoke out against the abuse of children, saying some are 鈥渃uffed, kicked and screamed at,鈥� but are still expected to rise above it all and perform well. She pointed out that some children make poor choices because they don鈥檛 feel worthy and don鈥檛 feel a sense of being loved.鈥淲e need to know in our hearts that we are loved,鈥� she declared.She listed parents, care givers, teachers, religious leaders, policemen and doctors, among those who have the responsibility of ensuring children are protected. |
