| Child Welfare Act 1923
Court given similar power as in 1905 Act to commit a ‘neglected’ or ‘uncontrollable’ child. All children committed to or inmates of an institution in the custody are under the control of the superintendent of the institution until they attain the age of 18 or are discharged, removed, apprenticed or placed out. A child may be adopted if the child’s parents or guardian consent. Consent may be dispensed with if the court is of the opinion that the parent or guardian has deserted or abandoned the child.
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