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7.
The Committee urges the State party to take all necessary measures to address those
recommendations from the concluding observations of the initial report that have not yet
been implemented and to provide adequate follow-up to the recommendations contained in
the present concluding observations on the next periodic report.
Reservations
8.
The Committee notes the fact that the reservation made on article 22 of the Convention
has not yet been withdrawn. However, the Committee is encouraged by the information
provided by the delegation that the State party is committed to withdrawing its reservation to
article 22 of the Convention.
9.
The Committee reiterates its previous recommendation that the State party
undertake all the necessary measures to withdraw its reservation to article 22 of the
Convention, in accordance with the Vienna Declaration and Plan of Action of 1993.
Legislation
10.
The Committee notes with appreciation the various measures undertaken by the State
party to amend existing laws and introduce new laws to ensure compliance with the CRC.
However, the Committee remains concerned about the fact that some of the legislation does not
conform to the principles and provisions of the Convention, including in the area of adoption and
juvenile justice.
11.
The Committee recommends that the State party strengthen its efforts to continue
reviewing its legislation with the aim of ensuring full compliance with the principles and
provisions of the Convention. Furthermore, the Committee encourages the State party to
consider enacting a comprehensive Children’s Act to consolidate the various pieces of
legislation covering all aspects of child rights.
Coordination
12.
While noting the role of the Ministry of Women’s Rights, Child Development, Family
Welfare and Consumer Protection, the Committee is concerned about the fact that coordination
between the different government departments and institutions dealing with children’s rights is
insufficient.
13.
The Committee recommends that the State party further strengthen the
coordination between the various bodies and institutions at all levels and pay particular
attention to the various regions of the State party.
National Plan of Action
14.
The Committee notes with appreciation the process of reviewing the Children’s Policy as
well as the National Plan of Action (NPA) proposed in 2003 and 2004 with focus on Early
Childhood Care and Development and Parental Empowerment Programme. The Committee also
notes that this NPA will include an effective monitoring mechanism on the provisions of the
Convention.