The first cases for child abuse in the USA were prosecuted using animal welfare laws. I think the same thing is true in the UK. https://www.nytimes.com/2009/12

The first cases for child abuse in the USA were prosecuted using animal welfare laws. I think the same thing is true in the UK. https://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/15/health/15abus.html https://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/15/health/15abus.html