Police must ensure that all legal provisions are applied together and consistently.
Federal/Provincial Laws | |
|---|---|
Law | Relevance to Police Work |
Juvenile Justice System Act (JJSA), 2018 | Main law governing procedures for arrest, custody, investigation, trial and rehabilitation of children in conflict with the law |
Pakistan Penal Code (PPC), 1860 | Defines the criminal offences for which a child may be suspected or charged |
Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 | Regulates FIR registration, arrest, investigation and court procedures |
Sindh Children Act, 1955 | Provides legal basis for protective custody, supervision and placement in remand homes |
Sindh Child Protection Authority Act, 2011 | Requires referral and coordination for child protection and welfare support where risk exists |
️⃣Confirm the person is a child (or treat as child where age is uncertain)
️⃣Apply JJSA safeguards IMMEDIATELY- from first contact
️⃣Identify applicable PPC offence(s)/ other offences
️⃣Follow CrPC investigation procedures in line with JJSA protections