The Children Act CAP 141

Certain institutions not deemed to be Charitable Children’s Institutions

(1) For the purposes of this Act, a "Charitable Children Institution" does notinclude—
(a) a rehabilitation school established by the Cabinet Secretary under section 78;
(b) a children’s rescue centre established by the Cabinet Secretary under section 63;
(c) a school within the meaning of the Basic Education Act (Cap. 211);
(d) a borstal institution;
(e) any healthcare institution; or
(f) a children’s day care centre, nursery or other similar establishment.
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), a charitable children’s institution shall, with the written approval of the Council, provide medical care, education or training for the children accommodated in the institution.
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