Executive Regulations of Child Protection Law
This regulation on the Child Protection Law describes the legal framework crafted to protect the interests of children living in Saudi Arabia. Notably, failure to comply with the mandatory childhood vaccination calendar is defined as neglect and abuse of the child and penalized accordingly. Parents may be criminalized for this neglect, and punishments can include the removal of children from their care and/or further prosecution.
Applicable country | Saudi Arabia | ||
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Subtopics | Chickenpox (varicella) vaccination Diphtheria vaccination Enforcement of childhood vaccination requirement Measles vaccination Polio vaccination Childhood vaccination requirement Tuberculosis vaccination | ||
Original publication | 14 Aug 2015 | ||
Entered into force | 12 Nov 2015 | ||
Latest update | 14 Aug 2015 | ||
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