Part II U.K. Protection of Children

Disqualification orders U.K.

[F1 29ADisqualification at discretion of court: adults and juveniles E+W

(1) This section applies where—

(a) an individual is convicted of an offence against a child (whether or not committed when he was aged 18 or over),

(b) the individual is sentenced by a senior court, and

(c) no qualifying sentence is imposed in respect of the conviction.

(2) If the court is satisfied, having regard to all the circumstances, that it is likely that the individual will commit a further offence against a child, it may order the individual to be disqualified from working with children.

(3) If the court makes an order under this section, it must state its reasons for doing so and cause those reasons to be included in the record of the proceedings.]

Textual Amendments

F1 Ss. 29A, 29B inserted (E.W.) (1.5.2004) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), s. 336(3)(4), Sch. 30 para. 2; S.I. 2004/829, art. 3(1)(2)(a)