Paragraph 18 I1

(1)

If a parent of a child with respect to whom an education supervision order is in force persistently fails to comply with a direction given under the order he shall be guilty of an offence.

(2)

It shall be a defence for any person charged with such an offence to prove that—

(a)

he took all reasonable steps to ensure that the direction was complied with;

(b)

the direction was unreasonable; or

(c)

he had complied with—

(i)

a requirement included in a supervision order made with respect to the child; or

(ii)

directions given under such a requirement,

and that it was not reasonably practicable to comply both with the direction and with the requirement or directions mentioned in this paragraph.

(3)

A person guilty of an offence under this paragraph shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Sch. 3 Pt. III para. 18 wholly in force at 14.10.1991 see s. 108(2)(3) and S.I. 1991/828, art. 3(2)