Correctional Services Act, 1998 (Act No. 111 of 1998)

Chapter III : Custody of all Inmates under Conditions of Human Dignity

Part A : General requirements

19. Children
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1)
a)Every inmate who is a child and is subject to compulsory education must attend and have access to such educational programmes.
b)Where practicable, all children who are inmates not subject to compulsory education must be allowed access to educational programmes.

 

2)The National Commissioner must provide every inmate who is a child with social work services, religious care, recreational programmes and psychological services.

 

3)The National Commissioner must, if practicable, ensure that inmates who are children remain in contact with their families through additional visits and by other means.