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    "content": "In Clause 4(e), I am seeking to delete the word “unfair”, because it talks of unfair discrimination. If we leave the words “unfair discrimination”, it means that there are instances where we say discrimination is allowed. Unless we are saying very clearly affirmative action, people may misunderstand that. If I look at the Bill, it is not talking of affirmative action. That is why I am suggesting that we have discrimination and not unfair discrimination because two negatives in this instance do not make sense. I am also seeking to insert a new sub-clause (ee), which basically seeks to equalize the standards of education for all children in the country. Currently, we have different standards, especially by the medium of instruction. In Clause 4(f), I am basically saying without prejudice to the amendments I have brought ahead, any child can then chose to be instructed in a language they want, because that is also a right. We provide a very clear standard, but every child then has a right. I have shared the same with the Minister and he has seen them. The last one is a new clause (nn), which is promoting the respect for the right of the child’s opinion in matters that affect the child. That is a constitutional provision. Again, Clause 4 is basically giving a summary of the new clause (pp) which is giving a summary of all children’s rights. The children’s parlance, when you talk about protection, participation, development and survival, it encompasses all rights. For instance, protection talks to issues of abuse, sexual abuse, slapping and all that. In summary, those are my amendments for all the sub-clauses."
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