Protection of Children (Scotland) Act 2003

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11For the purposes of this schedule, the following are responsible persons in relation to a child—

(a)the child’s parent or guardian and any person aged 18 or over with whom the child lives;

(b)the person in charge of any establishment mentioned in paragraph 2 above in which the child is accommodated, is a patient or receives education (and any person acting on behalf of such a person);

(c)a person who provides a service which is registered under Part 1 of the 2001 Act and which consists of providing day care of children; and

(d)any person holding a position mentioned in paragraph 6 above; and

(e)any person holding a position in a body which is a children’s charity.