Cabinet approves a number of legal and policy memoranda |06 June 2025

Cabinet approves a number of legal and policy memoranda

President Wavel Ramkalawan chaired a scheduled meeting of the Cabinet on Wednesday June 4, in which a number of legal and policy memoranda were approved.

Cabinet was presented with the findings of the gap analysis of the Children Act 1982.  Cabinet noted the grievous shortcomings of the Act and approved recommendations for a complete review of the Act to address critical shortcomings in Seychelles’ child protection legal framework. Cabinet agreed that our society should place emphasis on protection of the family and of children. Cabinet further instructed the Office of the Attorney General to prioritise the drafting of a new Children Act Bill, ensuring alignment with constitutional provisions, international obligations, and modern safeguarding practices.

Press release from the Office of the President

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