# Sentencing Act 2020, Section 373: Directions by the responsible officer


Directions given by a responsible officer under a parenting order under this Code must, as far as practicable, be such as to avoid—
(a) any conflict with the parent's religious beliefs, and
(b) any interference with the times, if any, at which the parent normally works or attends an educational establishment.
For this purpose, “parent” means the person in respect of whom the parenting order is made.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2020/17/section/373 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/sentencing-act-2020/section-373
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