Section 86 — Victimisation of pupils, etc. for conduct of parents, etc.
This version in force from 2021-09-01
Snapshot: 2026-08-24
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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.