Section 525 Offence of neglecting the cleanliness of a pupil.

England and Wales

(1)

If, after the person or clothing of a pupil has been cleansed under section 522—

(a)

his person or clothing is again infested with vermin, or in a foul condition, at any time while he is in attendance at a relevant school, and

(b)

the condition of his person or clothing is due to neglect on the part of his parent,

the parent is guilty of an offence.

(2)

A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 1 on the standard scale.

(3)

For the purposes of this section a “relevant school” is a school maintained by a F1local authority F2. . ..

Annotations

F1: Words in Act substituted (5.5.2010) by The Local Education Authorities and Children’s Services Authorities (Integration of Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1158), Sch. 2 para. 7(2) (with Sch. 2 para. 7(4)(5))
F2: Words in s. 525(3) repealed (1.9.1999) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(1)(3), Sch. 30 para.143, Sch. 31 (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1999/2323, art. 2(1), Sch. 1.

F1: Words in Act substituted (5.5.2010) by The Local Education Authorities and Children’s Services Authorities (Integration of Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1158), Sch. 2 para. 7(3) (with Sch. 2 para. 7(4)(5))