Court Index

Offence

Parent fail to comply with the requirements of a school attendance order

How often this offence appears in the published court listings for England and Wales, which courts list it most and where to read the official sentencing guideline.

Hearings listed
12
Courts listing it
3
Heard in
Magistrates' Court (12)
Official offence code
ED96004
The law
Contrary to section 443(1) and (4) of the Education Act 1996.
Where it can be tried
Magistrates' court only
Can lead to prison
No