(4)
The
Minister
shall,
in
consultation
with
the
Ministers
responsible for community development, culture and traditional
affairs (insert relevant ministerial and administrative portfolios) and
other relevant appropriate authorities take appropriate measures
to ensure that education for the family includes a proper
understanding of maternity as a social function and the
recognition of parental responsibility in the upbringing and
development of children.
(5)
A person shall not use or impose, subject or encourage another
person to use or impose, a harmful practice on a child.
(6)
A person who contravenes subsection (6) commits an offence
and shall be liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding XXX.
(insert offence and penalty clause according to style used in, and
sentencing policy of, Member State)
8.
Parental responsibility and State interventions
(1)
A child is entitled to parental care and to live with one parent or
both parents.
(2)
Where a child is not receiving the necessary care and protection
of that child’s parent, the Government shall endeavour to
provide appropriate alternative care for the child.
(3)
Both parents have an equal duty to protect and adequately
provide for the child.
(4)
A parent shall provide, in a manner consistent with the evolving
capacities of the child, appropriate direction and guidance to the
child in the exercise by that child of the child’s rights.
(5)
A judicial
or
administrative institution, child marriage
prohibition officer or an appropriate authority may, subject to
judicial review, remove a child from parental responsibility where
the judicial institution, child prohibition officer or appropriate
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