Part 3E+WRegulation of Provision of Childcare in England

Chapter 5E+WCommon provisions

Offences and criminal proceedingsE+W

85Offence of making false or misleading statementE+W

(1)A person commits an offence if, in an application for registration under any of Chapters 2 to 4, [F1 the person ] knowingly makes a statement which is false or misleading in a material particular.

(2)A person guilty of an offence under subsection (1) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.

Textual Amendments

F1Words in s. 85(1) substituted (1.4.2014 for specified purposes, 1.9.2014 in so far as not already in force) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 4 para. 56; S.I. 2014/889, arts. 3(m), 7(e)

Commencement Information

I1S. 85 in force at 6.4.2007 by S.I. 2007/1019, art. 4