A CHILD under the Child Act 2001 means a person below the age of 18. This definition is in line with the United Nations Convention on the Right of the Child.
The Children and Young Persons (Employment) Act 1947 describes a child as one who is below the age of 14 years. These special provisions have been drawn up for children as they are very susceptible to, and can be affected emotionally by, their surroundings.
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