Wang Wan-yu: Child/Youth Work Permit System Cannot Have Double Standards; Executive Yuan Should Expedite the Bill
NPP Chair Wang Wan-yu criticized the draft amendment of the Child and Youth Welfare Act for its 'double standards,' noting that while schools are strictly regulated, coaches and tutors are exempt. She urged the government to expedite a comprehensive bill for implementation next year.
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(CNA, Reporter Chen Chun-hua, Taipei, 24th) The Ministry of Health and Welfare pre-announced amendments to the Protection of Children and Youths Welfare and Rights Act, including a child and youth work permit system for the first time. New Power Party Chairwoman Wang Wan-yu stated today that the draft employs a dual-track standard, with clear regulations for schools and cram schools, but no provisions for sports coaches and private tutors. She stressed that there cannot be a double standard and urged the Executive Yuan to expedite the submission of the bill so the system can be launched next year.
The "Protection of Children and Youths Welfare and Rights Act" has not undergone a major overhaul in 15 years. The Ministry of Health and Welfare pre-announced the draft amendment on the 21st, introducing the "Children and Youth Work Permit" system for the first time. Under the new system, anyone engaging in work that involves contact with minors under 18 will be required to apply for a permit.
Wang Wan-yu held a press conference today in front of the Qunxian Building at the Legislative Yuan, alongside cross-party candidates from the Obasan Alliance, the Green Party Taiwan, and the Taiwan Statebuilding Party.
Wang Wan-yu pointed out that the New Power Party has been pushing for the "Children and Youth Work Permit" system for over two years, and the Ministry of Health and Welfare only incorporated this system into the draft amendment this week. However, the draft still has loopholes, and she called on the Ministry to make corrections and accelerate its submission to the Executive Yuan for review to facilitate the completion of the amendment during this legislative session.
Wang Wan-yu noted that the Ministry's draft has not yet been passed by the Executive Yuan Council, and the timeline for its submission to the Legislative Yuan is unknown. The draft adopts a dual-track standard: it has clear regulations and penalties for schools, cram schools, and child welfare institutions. However, it entirely fails to address background checks, penalty liabilities, and periodic permit renewals for sports coaches, private tutors, studio staff, and religious group leaders.
Wang mentioned that Australia has been promoting the child and youth work permit since 2000, for over 25 years. Anyone working with children and youth, whether full-time, part-time, or a volunteer, is strictly required to hold a permit. Taiwan should look to these mature systems. The child and youth work permit cannot have double standards. Since the Legislative Yuan plans to extend this session to late August, the Executive Yuan should speed up the submission of the bill so that the system can be implemented next year. (Editor: Chang Jo-yao) 1150424
(CNA, Reporter Chen Chun-hua, Taipei, 24th) The Ministry of Health and Welfare pre-announced amendments to the Protection of Children and Youths Welfare and Rights Act, including a child and youth work permit system for the first time. New Power Party Chairwoman Wang Wan-yu stated today that the draft employs a dual-track standard, with clear regulations for schools and cram schools, but no provisions for sports coaches and private tutors. She stressed that there cannot be a double standard and urged the Executive Yuan to expedite the submission of the bill so the system can be launched next year.
The "Protection of Children and Youths Welfare and Rights Act" has not undergone a major overhaul in 15 years. The Ministry of Health and Welfare pre-announced the draft amendment on the 21st, introducing the "Children and Youth Work Permit" system for the first time. Under the new system, anyone engaging in work that involves contact with minors under 18 will be required to apply for a permit.
Wang Wan-yu held a press conference today in front of the Qunxian Building at the Legislative Yuan, alongside cross-party candidates from the Obasan Alliance, the Green Party Taiwan, and the Taiwan Statebuilding Party.
Wang Wan-yu pointed out that the New Power Party has been pushing for the "Children and Youth Work Permit" system for over two years, and the Ministry of Health and Welfare only incorporated this system into the draft amendment this week. However, the draft still has loopholes, and she called on the Ministry to make corrections and accelerate its submission to the Executive Yuan for review to facilitate the completion of the amendment during this legislative session.
Wang Wan-yu noted that the Ministry's draft has not yet been passed by the Executive Yuan Council, and the timeline for its submission to the Legislative Yuan is unknown. The draft adopts a dual-track standard: it has clear regulations and penalties for schools, cram schools, and child welfare institutions. However, it entirely fails to address background checks, penalty liabilities, and periodic permit renewals for sports coaches, private tutors, studio staff, and religious group leaders.
Wang mentioned that Australia has been promoting the child and youth work permit since 2000, for over 25 years. Anyone working with children and youth, whether full-time, part-time, or a volunteer, is strictly required to hold a permit. Taiwan should look to these mature systems. The child and youth work permit cannot have double standards. Since the Legislative Yuan plans to extend this session to late August, the Executive Yuan should speed up the submission of the bill so that the system can be implemented next year. (Editor: Chang Jo-yao) 1150424