Regina v Governors of Dunraven School, Ex Parte B (A Child): QBD 24 Sep 1999

The school investigated allegations of theft and expelled the child. The independent appela panel rejected the appeal. The child’s parents sought a judicial review because of the way the investigation had been handled.
Held: A school enquiring into allegations of dishonesty by a pupil and which lead to the child’s expulsion, had a duty to conduct such an enquiry with a high standard of fairness. The child should have been interviewed alone. Nevertheless, it was inappropriate to judge such actions by reference to the principles or rules which would apply to a police investigation under PACE. The allegations had been investigated and the conclusions drawn could be justified on the facts ascertained.

Judges:

Nigel Pleming QC

Citations:

Times 10-Nov-1999

Citing:

Appealed toRegina v Governors of Dunraven School Ex Parte B CA 21-Dec-1999
Three pupils were excluded after a finding of theft. On appeal the second child to be heard was not told what had been said by the first to be heard. The first was allowed back into the school, but not the applicant.
Held: The Act showed that . .
From LeaveRegina v Governors of Dunraven School, Ex Parte B (A Child) Admn 24-May-1999
Application for leave to bring judicial review. . .

Cited by:

Appeal fromRegina v Governors of Dunraven School Ex Parte B CA 21-Dec-1999
Three pupils were excluded after a finding of theft. On appeal the second child to be heard was not told what had been said by the first to be heard. The first was allowed back into the school, but not the applicant.
Held: The Act showed that . .
Full HearingRegina v Governors of Dunraven School, Ex Parte B (A Child) Admn 24-May-1999
Application for leave to bring judicial review. . .
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Natural Justice, Education

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