Children and Young Persons Act 1933
| Act of Parliament | |
| Long title | An Act to consolidate certain enactments relating to persons under the age of eighteen years. |
|---|---|
| Citation | 23 & 24 Geo. 5. c. 12 |
| Territorial extent | England and Wales |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 13 April 1933 |
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| Other legislation | |
| Amended by | |
Status: Amended | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
| Revised text of statute as amended | |
| Text of the Children and Young Persons Act 1933 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. | |
The Children and Young Persons Act 1933 (23 & 24 Geo. 5. c. 12) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It consolidated all existing child protection legislation for England and Wales into one act. It was preceded by the Children and Young Persons Act 1920 and the Children Act 1908 (8 Edw. 7. c. 67). It is modified by the Children and Young Persons Act 1963, the Children and Young Persons Act 1969 and the Children and Young Persons Act 2008.