Section 195 — Crimes Act 1961: Cruelty to a child

195 Cruelty to a child Every one is liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years who, having the custody, control, or charge of any child under the age of 16 years, wilfully ill-treats or neglects the child, or wilfully causes or permits the child to be ill-treated, in a manner likely to cause him unnecessary suffering, actual bodily harm, injury to health, or any mental disorder or disability. Compare: Children and Young Persons Act 1933, s 1 (UK)