Education Act Limitation Period

Summary

Under the Education Act 1996 in England, legal action must be initiated within 6 months from the date of the offense. For example, if the initial Education Enquiry was on 9th October 2024, the matter must be laid in court by 9th April 2025. To calculate the limitation period under section 444, identify the offense date and add 6 months to determine the deadline.

Full Conversation

How do you calculate the limitation period for a prosecution under section * of the Education Act * (EA *)
To calculate the limitation period for a prosecution under section * of the Education Act * (EA *), you need to:
- Identify the date of the offense (e.g., initial Education Enquiry on 9th October *).
- Add 6 months to this date.
- The final date to lay the matter in court would be 9th April *.
Is there anything specific you need assistance with regarding this process?