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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.


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