Section 86

This section applies for the purposes of section 27 in its application to section 85(4) or (5). The references to B in paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection (1) of section 27 include a reference to a parent or sibling of the child in question. Giving false evidence or information, or making a false allegation, in good faith is not a protected act in a case where— the evidence or information is given, or the allegation is made, by a parent or sibling of the child, and the child has acted in bad faith. Giving false evidence or information, or making a false allegation, in bad faith, is a protected act in a case where— the evidence or information is given, or the allegation is made, by a parent or sibling of the child, and the child has acted in good faith. In this section— “child” means a person who has not attained the age of 18; “sibling” means a brother or sister, a half-brother or half-sister, or a stepbrother or stepsister.

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Source: legislation.gov.uk · retrieved 2026-09-04