Yes,I am aware what country the abduction occured.
I'm sorry I wasn't clearer in stating which country I meant.
I stand corrected & bow to the greater knowledge of Scottish/English Law that others on here have.
I just genuinely believed this to be the case-although,I realise I could've made myself clearer about which country I was referring to.
I have got to say that I am really surprised that this isn't the law now (or never was?).
I just thought it was one of those common knowledge laws that we all know such as no cigs can be bought under 16,no sex til 16,etc.
If it is the case that actually it is ok to leave ANY kid under 18 alone,including 3,5,7 year olds,as long as they are not "left in a situation likely to cause them harm",then I am shocked.
Maybe I should disconnect the electricity,hide the bleach,"pad" the walls,get the stair gate on,leave access to water & food & bog off to the pub for a glass of wine or 10 with my friends.
I'm sure that someone can point out to me which safety requirements I missed in my list.