New scrutiny for Unlicensed orphanages

Unlicensed orphanages have six months to register with the government under new legislation that also strictly defines the circumstances under which children can live at such facilities.

The sub-decree “management on children care centres” signed by Prime Minister Hun Sen on September 11 sets out nine chapters and 20 articles aimed at better regulating a sector rife with allegations of mismanagement and exploitation.

Answerable to the Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation, centres must be legally registered within six months and from then on meet several standards covering management, children’s welfare and finances, according to the document.

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