Every child has the right to practice his religion, and to think and express himself as befits his intellectual capacity and age under the guidance of a parent or guardian. Article 56 (1) Every child has the right to know who his parents are and to be brought up and cared for by his own parents. (2) Should the parents of a child not be able to bring up and care for their child adequately and in accordance with the provision set forth in this Act, the child concerned may be fostered and/or adopted by another person, based on and in accordance with procedures laid down in prevailing legislation. Article 57 (1) Every child has the right to be raised, cared for, educated and guided through life by his parents or guardian until he is of full age, in accordance with prevailing legislation. (2) Should both the parents of a child die before he is of full age, or should both parents be unable for a valid reason to fulfill their obligations as parents, the courts shall appoint the child a guardian or foster parent. (3) Foster parent or guardians as referred to in clause (2) are responsible for properly fulfilling all the obligations of a parent. Article 58 (1) Every child has the right to protection before the law against all forms of physical and mental violence, neglect, mistreatment and sexual assault while under the care of his parents, guardian, or any other party responsible for his care. (2) Should a child’s parent, guardian, or benefactor commit any form of physical or mental abuse; neglect; mistreatment; sexual assault, including rape; or murder of a child under his protection, he shall be subject to maximum legal sanctions. Article 59 (1) Every child has the right not to be separated from his parents against his wishes, except for valid legal reasons and procedures indicating that this separation is in the best interests of the child.

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