tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19962237.post6969583851333802602..comments2024-03-04T16:39:30.609+13:00Comments on Lindsay Mitchell: Child abuse hand-in-glove with benefit abuseLindsay Mitchellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04437693272797130833noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19962237.post-24384258412533658972015-09-29T20:46:35.382+13:002015-09-29T20:46:35.382+13:00Unborn child - 'endangering' and 'caus...Unborn child - 'endangering' and 'causing the death of' are quite different things. A 'death' will generally come to the notice of relevant authorities (if its late in term). 'Damage' is grey area. It may not come to light immediately.Lindsay Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04437693272797130833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19962237.post-5741296824540260202015-09-29T19:58:13.283+13:002015-09-29T19:58:13.283+13:00Aren't there already laws on the books in New ...Aren't there already laws on the books in New Zealand for endangering the life of an unborn child???<br /><br />"The current approach in New Zealand provides charges that prosecutors can consider under the Crimes Act 1961, including section 182 (death of an unborn child).<br /><br />In cases that do not come within the specific offences, the death of an unborn child can be considered as an aggravating factor on sentencing in any offending proved, for example against the mother. Such offences could include murder, manslaughter or wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. This is consistent with legislation in similar jurisdictions."<br />***Source***<br />http://www.justice.govt.nz/policy/criminal-justice/unborn-child<br /><br />No charges laid in the case you refer to??? <br /><br />My guess - CYF's haven't heard of adoption and the police have got more important things to do, like bust peoples balls for smoking dopeJamienoreply@blogger.com