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Lord Warner to ask Her Majesty's Government whether conduct by a parent preventing a child from attending an inspected state or independent school for religious or other reasons is recorded as a criminal offence; if so, what other criteria are taken into account before recording such an offence; and what guidance they have issued to (1) police forces, and (2) the Crown Prosecution Service, regarding this matter.  HL2411

Question HL2411: tabled on 23 October 2017 and due for answer by 6 November 2017

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Lord Warner to ask Her Majesty's Government whether conduct by a parent preventing a child from attending an inspected state or independent school for religious or other reasons is recorded as a criminal offence; if so, what other criteria are taken into account before recording such an offence; and what guidance they have issued to (1) police forces, and (2) the Crown Prosecution Service, regarding this matter.  HL2411
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