Civil Code (Cap. 16)

Civil Code (Cap. 16), article 132

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132. (1) A child shall obey his parents in all that is permitted by law. (2) Saving any other provision of law respecting enlistment in any disciplined force, it shall not be lawful for a child, with out the consent of the parents, to leave the parental house, or such ho use as his parents may have appointed for him. (3) Where the child leaves the house without such consent, the parents shall have the right to recall him, and, if necessary, demand the assistance of the Police. CIVIL CODE [CAP. 16. 69 Power of court to authorize child to leave parental house. Amended by: III.2004.122; IX.2004.14.

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