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(1) The use of accommodation for the purpose of restricting the liberty of children in voluntary homes and registered children’s homes is prohibited.
(2) The contravention of, or failure to comply with the provisions of paragraph (1), without reasonable excuse, shall be an offence against these Regulations(1).
A person who is guilty of an offence against these Regulations is liable to a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale (paragraph 7(4) of Schedule 5 and paragraph 10(4) of Schedule 6 to the Act).