The Custody of Children and Children’s Settlements Act 1894 enabled courts to refuse a parents’ application for the return of a child if the court was of the opinion that the parent has abandoned or deserted or neglected the child or otherwise so conducted himself or herself that the court should refuse to enforce the parent’s right to custody; or where the tender age or state of health of the child render it expedient that the child should remain with the child’s mother or some other person. Repealed by Infants’ Custody and Settlements Act 1899.