Ministry", means the Ministry responsible for the Child affairs; "Minister", means the responsible Minister specified by the President of the Republic; Chapter II General Principles 5.(1) In application of the provisions of this Act, and interpretation of the words and phrases, set out therein, guidance shall be resorted to the principles and provisions, set out in the Interim Constitution, 2005, the ratified international agreements, the policies, decisions and directives, laid down by the Council . (2) Without affecting the generality of the provisions of subsection (1), the following general principles shall be the fundamental rules for application of the provisions of this Act :(a) the State shall be assigned with care and protection of Children, and strive to prepare the appropriate circumstances for the proper upbringing thereof, from all sides, in the framework of freedom, human dignity and spiritual and social values, and in a healthy environment; (b) the sound upbringing of Children is a public responsibility; and the State shall respect the rights and duties of the parents and the family, by virtue of the religion and local custom; 6