Cap. 285 Art. 7Care, protection or control.

For the purposes of this Act, a child or young person shall be deemed to be in need of care, protection or control if -

(a) he is beyond the control of his parents or guardian; or

(b) he is not receiving such care, protection and guidance as a good parent may reasonably be expected to give and -

(i) the child or young person is falling into bad associations or is seriously exposed to moral danger; or

(ii) such lack of care, protection or guidance is likely to cause the child or young person unnecessary suffering or seriously affect his health or proper development.