700 - 1 Head 0700 - Office of the Children's Advocate 700 - 1

2012-2013 Jamaica Budget Head 0700 - Office of the Children's AdvocateBudget 1 - Recurrent

Head 0700 - Office of the Children's Advocate

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Function / Sub Function / Programme Authorised By Law

Estimates, 2012-2013

Revised Estimates, 2011-2012

Approved Estimates, 2011-2012

Provisional Expenditure, 2010-2011

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.Function 01 -General Government Services07 Other General Government Services - 84,078.0 71,608.0 75,435.0 59,253.007 139 Protection of the Rights of Children - 84,078.0 71,608.0 75,435.0 59,253.0

Total Function 01-General Government Services - 84,078.0 71,608.0 75,435.0 59,253.0Total Budget 1 - Recurrent - 84,078.0 71,608.0 75,435.0 59,253.0

.Analysis of Expenditure

21 Compensation of Employees - 49,111.0 45,382.0 44,209.0 37,361.022 Travel Expenses and Subsistence - 12,222.0 10,095.0 10,095.0 6,498.023 Rental of Property, Machinery and Equipment - 7,038.0 7,700.0 7,700.0 6,774.024 Public Utility Services - 1,000.0 800.0 800.0 696.025 Purchases of Other Goods and Services - 13,561.0 6,831.0 11,831.0 7,174.030 Grants and Contributions - 346.0 150.0 150.0 200.031 Purchases of Equipment (Capital Goods) - 800.0 650.0 650.0 550.0

Total Budget 01-Recurrent - 84,078.0 71,608.0 75,435.0 59,253.0.

The Office of the Children’s Advocate (OCA), a Commission of Parliament, was establish under the Child Care and Protection Act in 2004. The mandate of the OCA is to protect and enfore the rights of children.

The responsibilities are as follows:

Provide legal representation for children in court proceedings and intervene in any proceedings before a court or tribunal involving law or practice concerning the rights and best interest of the child.

Provide assistance to a child in making a complaint against a relevant authority. Keep under review the adequacy and effectiveness of law, services and practice relating to the rights and best interest of

the child. Give advice and make recommendation to parliament or any Minister or relevant authority on matters concerning the

rights and best interest of children. Take steps to ensure that children are aware of the functions and location of the office and the views of children and

persons having custody, controll and care of children are sought.

700 - 2 Head 0700 - Office of the Children's Advocate 700 - 2

Head 0700 - Office of the Children's AdvocateBudget 1 - Recurrent

Function 01 - General Government ServicesSubFunction 07 - Other General Government ServicesProgramme 139 - Protection of the Rights of Children

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Sub Programme / Activity Authorised By Law

Estimates, 2012-2013

Revised Estimates, 2011-2012

Approved Estimates, 2011-2012

Provisional Expenditure, 2010-2011

2012-2013 Jamaica Budget

Head 0700 - Office of the Children's Advocate

$’000

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.51 Advocacy and Protection - 84,078.0 71,608.0 75,435.0 59,253.051 0489 Office of the Children's Advocate - 84,078.0 71,608.0 75,435.0 59,253.0

Total Programme 139-Protection of the Rights of Children

- 84,078.0 71,608.0 75,435.0 59,253.0

.Analysis of Expenditure

21 Compensation of Employees - 49,111.0 45,382.0 44,209.0 37,361.022 Travel Expenses and Subsistence - 12,222.0 10,095.0 10,095.0 6,498.023 Rental of Property, Machinery and Equipment - 7,038.0 7,700.0 7,700.0 6,774.024 Public Utility Services - 1,000.0 800.0 800.0 696.025 Purchases of Other Goods and Services - 13,561.0 6,831.0 11,831.0 7,174.030 Grants and Contributions - 346.0 150.0 150.0 200.031 Purchases of Equipment (Capital Goods) - 800.0 650.0 650.0 550.0

Total Programme 139-Protection of the Rights of Children

- 84,078.0 71,608.0 75,435.0 59,253.0

.Sub Programme 51-Advocacy and Protection

Activity 0489-Office of the Children's Advocate

21 Compensation of Employees - 49,111.0 45,382.0 44,209.0 37,361.022 Travel Expenses and Subsistence - 12,222.0 10,095.0 10,095.0 6,498.023 Rental of Property, Machinery and Equipment - 7,038.0 7,700.0 7,700.0 6,774.024 Public Utility Services - 1,000.0 800.0 800.0 696.025 Purchases of Other Goods and Services - 13,561.0 6,831.0 11,831.0 7,174.030 Grants and Contributions - 346.0 150.0 150.0 200.031 Purchases of Equipment (Capital Goods) - 800.0 650.0 650.0 550.0

Total Activity 0489-Office of the Children's Advocate - 84,078.0 71,608.0 75,435.0 59,253.0.

For 2012/13 the OCA will continue to:

1. Maintain an efficient and effective system of governance and management of the Office of the Children’s Advocate.2. Review and monitor existing laws and services to ensure their relevance and effectiveness in protecting the rights

and upholding the best interest of children in Jamaica. To undertake study on profile of children in conflict with the laws and make policy recommendation to parliament and other relevant authorities.

3. Provide legal representation/advice/assistance for children as requested or as identified.4. Receive complaints and conduct investigation on behalf of the child and seek redress.5. Intensify public education programme on the rights and best interest of children, the role and function of the OCA

and to undertake stakeholder consultations.

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