I follow his logic under subsection one: but equally, this is brought into question by Jenny’s point. However, there is a further issue. As I understand it a headmaster ‘authority’ qua pupils exists solely as he is the named functionary charged with the proper conduct of the school. In the case of a state school through and only through his employment as a servant of the local authority. The premises of the school are local authority premises, albeit held temporarily as it were in the trust of the governing body.
Should unlawful incidents of school CP be taken to the Courts22
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Our tree house 3
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Corporal Punishment & The Gender Disadvantage76
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Receiving Corporal Punishment as an Adult out of Curiosity52
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Corporal Punishment & The Cricket Bat 4
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This going to hurt you six times more 23
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Grace & Favour2
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Put Back on Track3
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The Cane in UK Schools39
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