Criminal Code (Cap. 9), article 89A

89A. (1) Whosoever removes from Malta or retains a minor under the age of sixteen (16) years abroad in breach of an orde r given by the Maltese court or in breach of a care order issued by a c ompetent authority in accordance with the Minor Protection (Alternative Care) Act shall, on conviction, be liable to imprisonment from thirte en (13) months to three (3) years. (2) For the purposes of this article: (a) "removes from Malta" means the removal from Malta of a minor, even if by deceit or f raud and even if by a person having parental authority over the minor in breach of a court order or of a care order as referred to in sub-article (1); (b) "retain" means the retention outside Malta for a period of more than three (3) days of a minor, even if by deceit or fraud and even if by a person having parental authority over the minor in breach of a court order or of a care order as referred to in sub-article (1). Unlawful removal of persons to a foreign country or unlawful confinement therein. Amended by: XXVII.1975.13.