Is it illegal to leave children in the car alone? In any circumstances? Only over a certain time/under a certain age/in particular conditions (e.g. when you can't see the car/reach it within 5 strides/whatever else)?
I've heard it constitutes neglect. Is the person who told me correct?
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'Leaving' kids in car - illegal?
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Mij · 18/05/2010 18:28
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