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'''Ill-treatment or neglect'''
 
44.—(1) Subsection (2) applies if a person ("D")-
 
:(a) has the care of a person ("P") who lacks, or whom D reasonably believes to lack, capacity,

:(b) is the donee of a lasting power of attorney, or an enduring power of attorney (within the meaning of Schedule 4), created by P, or

:(c) is a deputy appointed by the court for P.

(2) D is guilty of an offence if he ill-treats or wilfully neglects P.
 
(3) A person guilty of an offence under this section 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.

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