Abduction of a Young Person

Punishable: 5 years imprisonment

Offence Definition

Any person commits a summary offence if he or she unlawfully takes or causes to be taken any young person, being under the age of 18 years, out of the possession and against the will of his or her father or mother, or of any other person having the lawful care or charge of the young person.

Legislation

Definition & Punishment: Section 285 of the Crimes Decree 2009.

Points to Prove

1. Unlawfully take or cause to be taken someone under 18

2. Out of the possession and against the will of their parents or other person having the lawful care of the young person

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