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Offences Against Women and Children
Kidnapping/abducting a child under 10, intending to dishonestly take movable property from the child's person, is punished with up to 7 years' imprisonment plus fine.
This addresses a specific scenario where a young child is kidnapped not for ransom or exploitation, but specifically to steal valuables (like jewellery) the child happens to be wearing or carrying.
Someone who abducts a young child specifically to steal jewellery or other valuables the child is wearing, rather than for ransom or other purposes, is liable under this specifically-tailored offence.