2023 Laws not yet authenticated through a Commencement Order

Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)

11.   Misapplying moneys or ill-treating a child

Every person having the custody of a child under any order as hereinbefore provided who misapplies moneys paid by the putative father for the support of such child, or who withholds proper nourishment from such child, or who in any manner ill-treats such child is liable, on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding $120 or to imprisonment for one month. (Amended by Act 15 of 1990)