3Object of Act

3 Object of Act

3 Object of Act

The object of this Act is to protect children—

(a) by not permitting certain persons to engage in child-related work, and

(b) by requiring persons engaged in child-related work to have working with children check clearances.

Note.

For other legislation relating to the safety, welfare and well-being of children, and the related functions of the Children’s Guardian, see the Children’s Guardian Act 2019. In particular, see section 128 and Part 6 of that Act.

s 3: Am 2013 No 31, Sch 1 [1]; 2019 No 25, Sch 5.6[1].