However, much criticism has been levelled at these two laws with regard to this matter because neither contains penal clauses and neither is effective. The Child Welfare Act, for instance, merely states that parents proven to have neglected their responsibilities may have their custody rights rescinded. ###>La loi sur la protection de l'enfance, par exemple, dispose simplement que les parents dont il a été avéré qu'ils ont négligé leurs responsabilités peuvent se voir retirer la garde de leurs enfants.