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CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ACT 1999 (NO. 63 OF 1999) - SECT 151 Meaning of abuse and neglect

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ACT 1999 (NO. 63 OF 1999) - SECT 151

Meaning of abuse and neglect

(1)     In this Chapter—

"abuse" , in relation to a child or young person, means—

        (a)     physical abuse; or

        (b)     sexual abuse; or

        (c)     emotional abuse (including psychological abuse) if the child or young person

              (i)     has suffered, is suffering or is likely to suffer in a way that has caused, is causing or is likely to cause significant harm to his or her wellbeing or development; or

              (ii)     has been, is being or is likely to be exposed to conduct that is a domestic violence offence within the meaning of the Domestic Violence Act 1986 and that has caused, is causing or is likely to cause significant harm to his or her wellbeing or development.

(2)     In this Chapter—

"neglect" , of a child or a young person, means a failure to provide the child or young person with a necessity of life that has caused, is causing or is likely to cause the child or young person significant harm to his or her wellbeing or development.

Examples of necessities of life

Food, shelter, clothing and medical care.