Institute of Global Law

On 2-3 December 2004, the Assemblée Nationale approved legislation relating to child welfare.

On 9 December 2004, the Minister of Justice introduced a bill to reform guardianship for adults. The legislation has three main purposes – to confine legal protection to people who really need it; to strengthen the rights of these people; and to provide professional accreditation for those (other than family members) who act as guardians.