CHILD PROTECTION ACT 1999 - SECT 9 What is harm

CHILD PROTECTION ACT 1999 - SECT 9

9 What is harm

(1)
"Harm" , to a child, is any detrimental effect of a significant nature on the child’s physical, psychological or emotional wellbeing.

(2) It is immaterial how the harm is caused.

(3) Harm can be caused by—

(a) physical, psychological or emotional abuse or neglect; or

(b) sexual abuse or exploitation.

(4) Harm can be caused by—

(a) a single act, omission or circumstance; or

(b) a series or combination of acts, omissions or circumstances.