MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 203

: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is designated as the lead agency.
: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).
: The DSWD is mandated to adopt measures allowed under existing laws to protect the rights and welfare of CICL, ensure their separate detention from adult prisoners, coordinate efforts with DOJ and DILG, and report on their condition.
: The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) and the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) assist the DSWD.
: The CWC, created pursuant to RA No. 8980, participates in efforts to protect the rights and welfare of Children in Conflict with the Law.
: Yes, it mandates the separate detention of Children in Conflict with the Law from adult prisoners.
: The DSWD must submit an initial report and recommendations to the Office of the President within two months after convening and thereafter submit consolidated quarterly reports on the plight of CICL.
: Yes, other agencies deemed necessary for the effective performance of the functions may be called upon and are directed to extend full cooperation.
: The Memorandum Order took effect immediately upon its issuance on January 30, 2006.