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Rule on Commitment of Children

RULE ON COMMITMENT OF CHILDREN

A.M. No. 02-1-19-SC | 2002-02-28

A.M. No. 02-1-19-SC
 
RULE ON COMMITMENT OF CHILDREN
 
SECTION 1. Objective. — The objective of this Rule is to ensure that every effort is exerted to promote the child's welfare and enhance his opportunities for a useful and happy life. Toward this end, this Rule seeks to protect the child from all forms of neglect, abuse, cruelty, exploitation and other conditions prejudicial to his development .

SECTION 2. Interpretation. — The best interests of the child shall be the paramount consideration in all actions concerning him, whether undertaken by public or private social welfare institutions, courts of law,...