Valid from 01/10/2017
26Care worker offenceS
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(1)An individual commits an offence if the individual—
(a)has the care of another individual by virtue of being a care worker, and
(b)ill-treats or wilfully neglects that individual.
(2)An individual who commits an offence under subsection (1) is liable—
(a)on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum (or both),
(b)on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years or a fine (or both).