Exposure and abandonment of child under twelve is criminalised, punishable by imprisonment or fine; death may attract homicide charges. Exposure and abandonment of a child under twelve by the father, mother, or person having care is an offence, punishable by imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, or with fine, or both; an explanation preserves prosecution for murder or culpable homicide if the child dies as a consequence of the exposure.