Emotional Abuse of a Minor

Emotional Abuse of a Minor (Code: BM Code § 713.182) is a branch of Child Abuse and Neglect charges within multiple wizarding jurisdictions.

Creation and Enactment
In 1717, following the Unforgivable Curses Act, a federal law was passed by the British Ministry of Magic protecting minors under 17 (later to be 21) from being harmed emotionally in any way possible. At the time of its initial enactment, it is a Class A Misdemeanor. This would later be adapted by the Magical Congress of the United States of America in 1877.

First Revision (2018)
On November 30, 2018, the International Confederation of Wizards, with support from the Roman Catholic Church, revised the charges by adding new offenses to the charges, including obstruction of mating as a crime under BM Code § 713.182.

2020 Coronavirus Pandemic
On May 31 2020, the United Nations has upgraded BM Code § 713.182 to a Class A Felony after reports of depression and suicide are present due to the COVID-19 crisis response, especially in the United States.