2. […] chapter II of the Constitution, entitled "Basic social and economic principles", contains the following articles:

- Article 17: Education is a fundamental factor in social progress. Within the Federation, it shall be compulsory at the primary level and free of charge at all levels. […]

170. All children at (pre-university) school age, regardless of their nationality, gender or religion, are entitled to enrol at government schools. There are separate schools for boys and girls. Education is free of charge and the schools provide the requisite books and stationery at nominal prices. The official age for enrolment at primary schools is 5.9 to 6 years and the primary stage of education lasts for six years.

4. The functions of the ministries and the powers of ministers are regulated by Federal Act No. 1 of 1972, which stipulates as follows:

- Article 20 of the Labour Relations Regulatory Act No. 8 of 1980 prohibits the employment of juveniles of either sex who are under 15 years of age. […]

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97. […] article 6 of Federal Act No. 9 of 1976 concerning juvenile delinquents and vagrants stipulates that: "Criminal proceedings shall not be brought against a juvenile delinquent under seven years of age. However, in all cases, the investigating authorities or the courts may order educational or remedial measures appropriate to the juvenile’s situation if they deem such measures to be necessary." The Act therefore sets the minimum age at 7 years, even if the juvenile is found to be capable of exercising discretion at a younger age. The Act also stipulates that, if a juvenile is found to have been incapable of distinguishing between right and wrong at the time of his commission of an act, the judge should not sentence him to any penalty whatsoever but should merely order appropriate educational and remedial measures.