[Rev. 2012] Children CAP. 141 21. Duties and responsibilities of a child In the application of the provisions of this Act, and in any matter before a court of law concerning any child, due regard shall be had to the duties and responsibilities of a child to— (a) work for the cohesion of the family; (b) respect his parents, superiors and elders at all times and assist them in case of need; (c) serve his national community by placing his physical and intellectual abilities at its service; (d) preserve and strengthen social and national solidarity; and (e) preserve and strengthen the positive cultural values of his community in his relations with other members of that community: Provided that in reckoning the requisite duty and responsibility of any individual child, due regard shall also be had to the age and ability of such child and to such limitations as are contained in this Act. 22. Enforcement of rights (1) Subject to subsection (2), if any person alleges that any of the provisions of sections 4 to19 (inclusive) has been, is being or is likely to be contravened in relation to a child, then without prejudice to any other action with respect to the same matter which is lawfully available, that person may apply to the High Court for redress on behalf of the child. (2) The High Court shall hear and determine an application made by a person in pursuance of subsection (1) and may make such orders, issue such writs and give such directions as it may consider appropriate for the purpose of enforcing or securing the enforcement of any of the provisions of sections 4 to19 (inclusive). (3) The Chief Justice may make rules with respect to the practice and procedure of the High Court in relation to the jurisdiction and powers conferred on it or under this section including rules with respect to the time within which applications may be brought and references shall be made to the High Court. PART III – PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY 23. Definition of parental responsibility (1) In this Act, “parental responsibility” means all the duties, rights, powers, responsibilities and authority which by law a parent of a child has in relation to the child and the child’s property in a manner consistent with the evolving capacities of the child. (2) The duties referred to in subsection (1) include in particular— (a) the duty to maintain the child and in particular to provide him with— (i) adequate diet; (ii) shelter; (iii) clothing; C15 - 17 [Issue 1]