Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pt. II extended by Children and Young Persons Act 1963 (c. 37), s. 44(1)
Textual Amendments
[F2No person under the age of sixteen years, and no child aged sixteen years,]shall take part in any [F3performance to which [F4section 37(2)] of the M1Children and Young Persons Act 1963 applies and] in which his life or limbs are endangered and every person who causes or procures [F5such a person or child], or being his parent or guardian allows him, to take part in such a performance, shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding [F6£50]; or in the case of a second or subsequent offence, not exceeding [F6£100]:
Provided that no proceedings shall be taken under this subsection except by or with the authority of a chief officer of police.
Textual Amendments
F2Words in s. 23 substituted (7.6.2000) by S.I. 2000/1333, art. 2(3)(a)
F3Words substituted by Children and Young Persons Act 1963 (c. 37), Sch. 3 para. 5
F4Words in s. 23 substituted (4.8.1998) by S.I. 1998/276, reg. 4.
F5Words in s. 23 substituted (7.6.2000) by S.I. 2000/1333, art. 2(3)(b)
F6Words substituted by Criminal Justice Act 1967 (c. 80), s. 92, Sch. 3 Pt. I
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C2Criminal 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.)
Marginal Citations
(1)No [F7child] under the age of twelve years shall be trained to take part in performances of a dangerous nature, and no [F8child 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 [F9£20] or, in the case of a second or subsequent offence, not exceeding [F9£50].
(2)A [F10local authority] may grant a licence for a [F11child who has attained the age of twelve years] to be trained to take part in performances of a dangerous nature.
(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F12
(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 [F13authority], necessary for his protection, but a licence shall not be refused if the [F13authority] 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). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F12
Textual Amendments
F7Word substituted by Employment Act 1989 (c. 38, SIF 43:1), s. 10(2), Sch. 3 Pt. III para. 5(a)(i)
F8Words substituted by Employment Act 1989 (c. 38, SIF 43:1), s. 10(2), Sch. 3 Pt. III para. 5(a)(ii)
F9Words substituted by Criminal Justice Act 1967 (c. 80), s. 92, Sch. 3 Pt. I
F10Words substituted by Children and Young Persons Act 1963 (c. 37), Sch. 3 para. 6(1)
F11Words substituted by Employment Act 1989 (c. 38, SIF 43:1), s. 10(2), Sch. 3 Pt. III para. 5(b)
F12Ss. 14(3), 22, 24(3)(5), 29(1)(2), 61 repealed by Children and Young Persons Act 1963 (c. 37), s. 64, Sch. 5
F13Words substituted by Children and Young Persons Act 1963 (c. 37), Sch. 3 para. 6(2)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C3S. 24 amended by Children and Young Persons Act 1963 (c. 37), s. 41(2)(3)
C4Criminal 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.)