CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS (CARE AND PROTECTION) ACT 1998 - SECT 227 Child and young person abuse
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS (CARE AND PROTECTION) ACT 1998 - SECT 227
Child and young person abuse227 Child and young person abuse
A person who intentionally takes action that has resulted in or appears likely to result in--
(a) the physical injury or sexual abuse of a child or young person, or
(b) a child or young person suffering emotional or psychological harm of such a kind that the emotional or intellectual development of the child or young person is, or is likely to be, significantly damaged, or
(c) the physical development or health of a child or young person being significantly harmed,is guilty of an offence.
: Maximum penalty--200 penalty units, or imprisonment for 2 years, or both.