Child Neglect and Child Abandonment by Parents: Its Position under Child Act 2001 and Syariah Principles

The recent increase in crimes of child neglect and child abandonment looks worrying. Responsible parties when the responsible parties, especially parents, are more or less careless and less catious in attending to matters pertaining to their children.Various forms of child neglect and child abandonment occur everyday.These are caused by various factors which, in eventuality, cause negative impact on the children. In in guarding and protecting the welfare of these children, the government has taken the initiative to enact a bill which is known today as the Children Act 2001. This writing analyses provisions under the said act and syariah principles. It also identifies the need to prosecute offenders under the states’ Islamic Criminal Offences Enactments.