PART 3Ill-treatment and wilful neglect
Offences by care workers and care providers
I126Care worker offence
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).