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Education and Inspections Act 2006, Cross Heading: Confiscation from pupils is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 26 February 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Help about Changes to Legislation

Confiscation from pupilsE+W

94Defence where confiscation lawfulE+W

(1)This section applies where, as a disciplinary penalty—

(a)an item which a pupil has with him or in his possessions is seized, and

(b)the item is retained for any period or is disposed of.

(2)A person who seizes, retains or disposes of the item is not liable in any proceedings in respect of—

(a)the seizure, retention or disposal (as the case may be), or

(b)any damage or loss which arises in consequence of it,

if he proves that the seizure, retention or disposal (as the case may be) was lawful (whether or not by virtue of section 91).

(3)Nothing in this section applies where an item is seized under section [F1550ZC or] 550AA of EA 1996 (provision as to what is to be done with such an item being made by that section).

(4)This section is not to be construed as preventing any person relying on any defence on which he is entitled to rely apart from this section.

Textual Amendments

F1Words in s. 94(3) inserted (1.9.2010) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22), ss. 242(3), 269(4); S.I. 2010/303, art. 6, Sch. 5 (as amended (26.7.2010) by S.I. 2010/1891, art. 2(2) (with art. 3))

Commencement Information

I1S. 94 in force at 1.4.2007 for E. by S.I. 2007/935, art. 4(a)

I2S. 94 in force at 31.10.2010 for W. by S.I. 2010/2543, art. 2(e)

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