Child Soldiers Protection Act

The Child Soldier Prevention Act (CSPA) is a United States federal statute signed into law by President George W. Bush on 3 October 2008.[1][2] The law criminalizes leading a military force which recruits child soldiers. The law's definition of child soldiers includes "any person under 18 years of age who takes a direct part in hostilities as a member of governmental armed forces."

The law was also intended to prevent arms trade by the United States with suspected countries, although the president may waive this rule in the national interest. President Barack Obama most recently waived the application of this rule on 28 September 2013 to Chad, South Sudan, Yemen, Somalia, and Democratic Republic of the Congo.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "President Bush Signs Law on Child Soldiers". Human Rights Watch.
  2. ↑ "The Child Soldier Prevention Act of 2008" (PDF). US State Department.
  3. ↑ "Presidential Determination with respect to the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008". White House.
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