| Title | Samoa: Infants Ordinance 1961 |
| Publisher | National Legislative Bodies / National Authorities |
| Publication Date | 28 September 1961 |
| Country | Samoa |
| Topics | Adoption |
| Cite as | Samoa: Infants Ordinance 1961 [Samoa], 28 September 1961, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/6061f16f4.html [accessed 24 May 2023] |
| Comments | The stated object of this Act is to consolidate and amend certain enactments relating to infants and children. The Act covers subject matter including guardianship and custody of infants (Part 1); adoption of infants (Part 2); protection of children (Part 3); welfare with respect to destitute and delinquent children (Part 4); contracts and claims of infants (Part 5); and legitimation by marriage (Part 6). |
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