10DTreating child with respect

### 10D Treating child with respect > [*\[Section 10D Inserted by No. 64 of 2013, s. 6, Applied:01 Jul 2016\]*](/view/html/inforce/2016-07-01/act-2013-064#GS6@EN) > > > (1)  A child is a valued member of society and is entitled to be treated in a manner that respects the child's dignity and privacy. > > > (2)  All children are entitled to have their rights respected and ensured without discrimination. > > > (3)  Any decision under this Act relating to a child should be made – > > > > > > (a) promptly having regard to the child's circumstances; and > > > > > > > (b) in a manner that is consistent with the cultural, ethnic and religious values and traditions relevant to the child; and > > > > > > > (c) with, as far as practicable, the informed participation of the child, the child's family and other persons who are significant in the child's life.