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86Victimisation of pupils, etc. for conduct of parents, etc.E+W+S

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(1)This section applies for the purposes of section 27 in its application to section 85(4) or (5).

(2)The references to B in paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection (1) of section 27 include a reference to a parent or sibling of the child in question.

(3)Giving false evidence or information, or making a false allegation, in good faith is not a protected act in a case where—

(a)the evidence or information is given, or the allegation is made, by a parent or sibling of the child, and

(b)the child has acted in bad faith.

(4)Giving false evidence or information, or making a false allegation, in bad faith, is a protected act in a case where—

(a)the evidence or information is given, or the allegation is made, by a parent or sibling of the child, and

(b)the child has acted in good faith.

(5)In this section—

  • child” means a person who has not attained the age of 18;

  • sibling” means a brother or sister, a half-brother or half-sister, or a stepbrother or stepsister.

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