FOURTH GROUP OF PARTSFurther powers relating to sentencing

PART 11Behaviour orders

CHAPTER 4Parenting orders

What a parenting order is

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1

A parenting order under this Chapter is an order which requires the person in respect of whom it is made (“the parent”)—

a

to comply, for a period of not more than 12 months, with requirements specified in the order, and

b

to attend, for a concurrent period of not more than 3 months, such counselling or guidance programme as may be specified in directions given by the responsible officer (see section 372).

2

But a parenting order need not include a requirement under subsection (1)(b) if a parenting order (whether under this Chapter or any other enactment) has been made in respect of the parent on any previous occasion.

3

If the parenting order provides this in accordance with section 366(7), 368(5) or 369(5), a counselling or guidance programme specified under subsection (1)(b) may be or include a residential course.