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.