THE ROLE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN PROTECTION OF CHILDREN RIGHTS BASED ON THE LAW OF CHILD PROTECTION
This paper has been published in JURNAL JUSTISIA (FH-Universitas Andalas), Vol 22, No 1, Tahun 2015.Children are the next generation of nation, where every element is obliged to protect children's rights, including local government. This paper will discuss the role of local government in child protection legislation and realize the governance of child rights fulfillment by local government. This research, normative juridical research. The role of Local Government in the Child Protection Act is vital. This has been set out in the revised rule, and explains how the responsibilities and obligations of the Regional Government in protecting the rights of the child. In realizing the governance of the fulfillment of the rights of the child, the Regional Government must really realize and run properly. One is the Children's Worthy Town, which is the dream of every child, because the child will be raised properly and appropriately. Also supported by the establishment of Regional Child Protection Commission (KPAD). Local government must be serious in protecting children, not just in theory alone.Keywords: Local Government; Child protection; Child Protection Law