Person must not neglect or ill-treat person with mental illness
214 Person must not neglect or ill-treat person with mental illness
A person must not intentionally ill-treat a person knowing that the person – has a mental illness; and is, in consequence of the mental illness, unable to take proper care of himself or herself. Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years, or both.
A person in a position of responsibility must not intentionally ill-treat a person knowing that the person – has a mental illness; and is, in consequence of the mental illness, unable to take proper care of himself or herself. Fine not exceeding 60 penalty units or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years, or both.
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