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Should we sacrifice children’s rights at the altar of the principal’s autonomy?

Mar 08, 2025 3 mins read

The statements by our education minister and Prime Minister during the meet the press this week on the re-enrolment of rehabilitated students raise profound legal and ethical concerns.

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