Restrictions on participating in regulated activity
Educational establishments: check on members of governing body17
1
The appropriate officer (P) commits an offence if he fails in the prescribed period to make a check in accordance with Article 19 relating to any person (B) who is appointed to the governing body of an educational establishment mentioned in Article 12(5).
2
A person guilty of an offence under paragraph (1) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.
3
A person does not commit an offence under paragraph (1) if, in relation to any continuous period for which B is a member of the governing body of the establishment—
a
the appointment first took effect before the commencement of this Article, and
b
it continues to have effect after such commencement.
4
Paragraph (3) does not apply in respect of an appointment which continues to have effect after such date as the Secretary of State specifies by order.
5
An appropriate officer is such person as is prescribed.