Childcare Act 2006 Explanatory Notes

Childcare Act 2006

2006 CHAPTER 21

Commentary on Sections and Schedules

Part 3 – Regulation of Provision of Childcare in England

Chapter 5 – Common Provisions
Section 86: Time limit for proceedings

169.Section 86 has the effect that where a person commits an offence proceedings may be brought up to six months after a prosecutor decides there is enough evidence. No proceedings may be brought in respect of an offence after three years have passed since the date of the alleged offence.

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