Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pt. II extended by Children and Young Persons Act 1963 (c. 37), s. 44(1)
(1)No [F1child] under the age of twelve years shall be trained to take part in performances of a dangerous nature, and no [F2child who has attained that age] shall be trained to take part in such performances except under and in accordance with the terms of a licence granted and in force under this section; and every person who causes or procures a person, or being his parent or guardian allows him, to be trained to take part in performances of a dangerous nature in contravention of this section, shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding [F3£20] or, in the case of a second or subsequent offence, not exceeding [F3£50].
(2)A [F4local authority] may grant a licence for a [F5child who has attained the age of twelve years] to be trained to take part in performances of a dangerous nature.
(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F6
(4)A licence under this section shall specify the place or places at which the person is to be trained and shall embody such conditions as are, in the opinion of the [F7authority], necessary for his protection, but a licence shall not be refused if the [F7authority] is satisfied that the person is fit and willing to be trained and that proper provision has been made to secure his health and kind treatment.
(5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F6
Textual Amendments
F1Word substituted by Employment Act 1989 (c. 38, SIF 43:1), s. 10(2), Sch. 3 Pt. III para. 5(a)(i)
F2Words substituted by Employment Act 1989 (c. 38, SIF 43:1), s. 10(2), Sch. 3 Pt. III para. 5(a)(ii)
F3Words substituted by Criminal Justice Act 1967 (c. 80), s. 92, Sch. 3 Pt. I
F4Words substituted by Children and Young Persons Act 1963 (c. 37), Sch. 3 para. 6(1)
F5Words substituted by Employment Act 1989 (c. 38, SIF 43:1), s. 10(2), Sch. 3 Pt. III para. 5(b)
F6Ss. 14(3), 22, 24(3)(5), 29(1)(2), 61 repealed by Children and Young Persons Act 1963 (c. 37), s. 64, Sch. 5
F7Words substituted by Children and Young Persons Act 1963 (c. 37), Sch. 3 para. 6(2)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C2S. 24 amended by Children and Young Persons Act 1963 (c. 37), s. 41(2)(3)
C3Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), ss. 35 (in relation to liability on first and subsequent convictions), 38 (increase of fines) and 46 (substitution of references to levels on the standard scale) apply (E.W.)