RequirementE+W
39(1)In this Code “education requirement”, in relation to a youth rehabilitation order, means a requirement that the offender must comply, during a particular period or particular periods, with arrangements for the offender's education—E+W
(a)made for the time being by the offender's parent or guardian, and
(b)approved by a relevant authority.
(2)A youth rehabilitation order which imposes an education requirement must specify—
(a)the relevant authority for the purposes of the requirement, and
(b)the period or periods during which the offender must comply with the education arrangements.
(3)The authority specified as the relevant authority must be the local authority (within the meaning of the Education Act 1996) for the area in which the offender resides or is to reside.
(4)Any period specified must end [F1by the relevant time].
[F2(4A)In sub-paragraph (4) “the relevant time” in relation to a youth rehabilitation order made in respect of—
(a)an offence of which the offender was convicted before the day on which paragraph 21 of Schedule 17 to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 came into force, or
(b)an offender who, when the order was made, was not resident in England within the meaning of Part 1 of the Education and Skills Act 2008 (duty to participate in education or training after compulsory school age),
means the time the offender ceases to be of compulsory school age.
(4B)In sub-paragraph (4) “the relevant time” in relation to a youth rehabilitation order made in respect of—
(a)an offence of which the offender was convicted on or after the day on which paragraph 21 of Schedule 17 to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 came into force, and
(b)an offender who, when the order was made, was resident in England within the meaning of Part 1 of the Education and Skills Act 2008 (duty to participate in education or training after compulsory school age),
means the time at which the offender ceases to be a person to whom that Part applies or, if later, ceases to be of compulsory school age.]
(5)In this paragraph, “parent” has the same meaning as in the Education Act 1996.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 6 para. 39(4) substituted (28.6.2022) by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), s. 208(5)(u), Sch. 17 para. 21(2)
F2Sch. 6 para. 39(4A)(4B) inserted (28.6.2022) by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), s. 208(5)(u), Sch. 17 para. 21(3)
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 6 para. 39 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2