Child Diversion Act

The objects of this Act are to ensure that every child in conflict with the law is treated in a manner that recognizes and upholds human dignity and worth, diverts the child from engaging in deviant and delinquent behavior and instills in the child respect for the fundamental right and freedom to others, taking into consideration:

• The best interest of the child.
• Desirability of the child's rehabilitation, reintegration and assumption of a constructive role in society.
• The restorative justice proceedings under section 5A of the criminal justice (reform) Act.