Section 236 of The Children Act CAP 141: Duty to provide for the welfare of a child
(1) In dealing with a child brought before it, the Court shall have regard to thebest interest of the child, and shall take appropriate steps to remove the child from any undesirable surroundings, and to ensure that proper provision has been made for the child’s maintenance, education and training.
(2) If a child held in remand or custodial care becomes ill, or complains of anyailment, the officer under whose charge the child is entrusted shall ensure that the child is examined by a competent medical practitioner and accorded appropriate medical care.
(3) A child with special needs placed in remand or custodial care shall—(a) be treated fairly;
(b) receive no less care, protection, assistance, treatment and training, than other children; and
be given special attention to their personal and special need.
(4) The parents and guardian of a child offender placed in remand or custodial care shall have the right to access the child in the interest and wellbeing of the child.
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