Sworn To Secrecy Documentary Summary

As observed in the video “Sworn to secrecy” a Jamaica film, the video portrayed a son and daughter that was abused and then abandon by their drug addict mother. They were left at the home of a father whom they have never met before, by their mother, with the hope of being accepted. Their abuse did not stop there but it continued as the daughter was sexually abused by a relative that lived at the house and the son was exploited and forced to do work that he did not wish to participate in. Some general rights of the children that were violated are: the right to freedom of speech, the right to be heard, and the right to be loved. According to the Child Care and Protection Act-CCPA there are some penalties ascribed to the violation of these rights among other major ones. When an adult in any form abandon, physically, emotionally or sexually abuse, or neglected a child as was depicted in the short clip, he or she is violating the child’s rights and this is viewed as an offence. Offences such as these can incur serious …show more content…
Section thirty-nine speaks out against children being employed to work. Any business operator or person that employs a child stands the cost of having his or her license revoked and also suffer other penalties. From the video we saw where the son was being forced into working, we are not sure what line of work it was but he sure was not comfortable in carrying out the duties assigned. If any person or business is engaged in such actions a fine of one million dollars and or imprisonment not exceeding that of one year will be implemented. This can be found in section thirty nine of the CCPA. In no wise should a child be burdened with the responsibilities of providing for him or herself. Basic necessities such a food shelter, clothing, and health care should be provided by caregivers or guardian. Section twenty-seven of the act speaks to this