‘In sections (Power to test different ways of working), (Duration), (Parliamentary procedure), (Consultation by local authority), (Consultation by Secretary of State), (Guidance), (Annual report) and this section—

“child” means a person under the age of 18 (and “children” means people under the age of 18);

“children’s social care legislation” means—

(a) any legislation specified in Schedule 1 to the Local Authority Social Services Act 1970 so far as relating to those under the age of 18;

(b) sections 23C to 24D of the Children Act 1989, so far as not within paragraph (a);

(c) the Children Act 2004, so far as not within paragraph (a);

(d) any subordinate legislation under the legislation mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (c);

“local authority in England” means—

(a) a county council in England;

(b) a district council;

(c) a London Borough council;

(d) the Common Council of the City of London (in their capacity as a local authority);

(e) the Council of the Isles of Scilly;

(f) a combined authority established under section 103 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009;

“relevant agency”, in relation to a local authority area, has the meaning given by section 16E(3) of the Children Act 2004;

“safeguarding partner”, in relation to a local authority area, has the meaning given by section 16E(3) of the Children Act 2004;

“subordinate legislation” has the same meaning as in the Interpretation Act 1978;

“young people” means people, other than children, under the age of 25.’—(Edward Timpson.)

This defines terms used in NC2, NC3, NC4, NC5, NC6, NC7, NC8 and this clause.

Brought up, read the First and Second time, and added to the Bill.

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