CRIMINAL LAW CONSOLIDATION ACT 1935 - SECT 14A

CRIMINAL LAW CONSOLIDATION ACT 1935 - SECT 14A

14A—Failing to provide food etc in certain circumstances

If—

            (a)         a person is liable to provide necessary food, clothing or accommodation to a child or vulnerable adult; and

            (b)         the person, without lawful excuse, fails to provide that food, clothing or accommodation,

that person is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: Imprisonment for 3 years.