Govt drafting law to hold parents accountable for children’s behaviour
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Legal
September 10, 2026
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Akash Samaroo
Government is moving ahead with legislation aimed at holding parents accountable for the actions of their children, with Leader of Government Business Barry Padarath confirming that a draft is now being prepared.
Padarath said the proposed parental responsibility legislation remains a “work in progress” and will have to undergo consultations and scrutiny across several ministries before reaching Parliament.
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