/legalandrisk/ en /legalandrisk/news/list/2021/08/16/modern-slavery-statements-shine-a-light-on-a-hidden-global-problem In 1948, the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This was the first legal document to articulate fundamental human rights that must be protected. August 16 2021 admin /legalandrisk/news/list/2021/08/16/modern-slavery-statements-shine-a-light-on-a-hidden-global-problem /legalandrisk/news/list/2019/05/21/new-sa-working-with-children-screening-obligations-a-quick-guide From 1 July 2019, working with children checks will be subject to a new statutory regime under the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016. The checks will be issued by a central assessment unit in the Department of Human Services (DHS), their status will be continuously monitored and they will be current for a 5 year period. May 21 2019 admin /legalandrisk/news/list/2019/05/21/new-sa-working-with-children-screening-obligations-a-quick-guide /legalandrisk/news/list/2017/11/23/revamp-of-child-protection-screening-is-clearer-and-closer New statutory working with children screening arrangements just got a little clearer and closer. November 23 2017 admin /legalandrisk/news/list/2017/11/23/revamp-of-child-protection-screening-is-clearer-and-closer /legalandrisk/news/list/2017/01/24/keen-to-be-screened-in-2017 New legislation passed in November 2016 will set a new standard for working with children. January 24 2017 admin /legalandrisk/news/list/2017/01/24/keen-to-be-screened-in-2017