This is work which by its nature or the conditions under which it is performed, is hazardous, exploitative and threatens the health, safety, physical growth and mental development of a child.

Where a child below 16 years is employed to do work for payment.

A child is any person below the age of 18 years. This is according to the constitution of the Republic of Uganda and reinforced by the employment act and the children’s act.

The family and children courts are a court set up in every district and every other local government unit. This court is led by a magistrate who is not below Grade II.