Child Abuse

Child abuse could be physical or sexual. Physical abuse is the inflicting of physical injury upon a child whereas sexual abuse is inappropriate sexual behaviour with a child.

Other forms of child abuse includes emotional abuse i.e., verbal abuse, mental abuse, and psychological maltreatment; and neglect i.e., the failure to provide for the child’s basic needs.

Constitutional Provisions

• Article 21: provides for right to life and personal liberty
• Article 21 (a): State shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years
• Article 24: No child below the age of fourteen years shall be employed ....