Protection and adoption of abandoned children in Malaysia: comparative overview with Islamic law

Mohd, Azizah (2010) Protection and adoption of abandoned children in Malaysia: comparative overview with Islamic law. In: IIUM Research, Innovation & Invention Exhibition (IRIIE 2010), 26 - 27 January 2010, Kuala Lumpur.

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Abstract

Abandoned Child or the foundling in general refers to a child who is abandoned by his parents or guardian and his status is unknown. Issue on abandoned children (foundlings) is not new in Malaysia. It has come to attention and discussion since 1980. Despite enactment and amendment of law on child protection, statistics have shown the increased number of abandoned babies. Research has also been done to identify causes and reasons of abandonment which include adultery and illegitimacy. Islamic law among others has imposed a stern punishment on adultery with the purpose of deterring people from committing the offence.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Poster)
Additional Information:	1931/22648
Uncontrolled Keywords:	IRIIE 2010, abandoned child, protection, Malaysia, Islamic law
Subjects:	K Law > KBP Islamic Law > KBP1 Islamic law.Shariah.Fiqh
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws > Department of Islamic Law
Depositing User:	Dr Azizah Mohd
Date Deposited:	19 Mar 2012 18:15
Last Modified:	19 Mar 2012 19:43
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/22648

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