Child being questioned in school

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Child I know was questioned in school last week, in an attempt to gain information that could be used against his mother (an employee in the same school). The child said clearly that he did not wish to answer questions and indicated that they wished to leave the interview. The questions continued for a further 15 minutes. Information about parent was revealed.

The child was not informed about the nature of the interview or allowed an adult to be present

Is this legal?

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2 senior managers 17

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Her role as an employee - did she say this? We want to know. Child was crying at one point, questions continued.

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Sorry not clear 'did parent say this ( cant say what is was) to you her child'?

The objective being we will use this comment against your mother

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yes professionally

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Derek Smith said:

Just to clarify:

The child was questioned without an appropriate adult being present and,

The information was going to be used against the child's mother.

Is that correct?

yes

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Derek Smith said:

So these two senior managers were enquiring into a discipline offence by the mother?

correct

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Sorry not to say exactly what she was supposed to have said. Paranoia I suppose. I know unlikely but don't want to reveal all, just in case. More concerned with treatment of friends son.

No theft involved, tea bags or urn.