US EditionIs it illegal to leave kids in the car in the UK? The law and NSPCC advice
- The UK government states that leaving a child alone in a car is not explicitly illegal unless it places the child at risk of harm.
- This guidance relies on parental judgement about the child's maturity and whether leaving them unsupervised could cause suffering or injury.
- The NSPCC advises that infants up to three years old should always be supervised and suggests that children under 12 should not be left alone, especially for extended durations.
- While views split 50:50 on leaving children briefly in cars during fuel stops, the NSPCC stresses there is no 'one-size-fits-all' rule and every child is different.
- Parents may face prosecution if leaving a child alone causes unnecessary suffering or health injury, highlighting the legal risks tied to supervision decisions.
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Is it illegal to leave kids in the car in the UK? The law and NSPCC advice
Leaving your child in the car may seem like a quick and easy thing to do at times, but here is the law and NSPCC advice surrounding the topic.
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