statutory

Existing statutory guidance, introduced by the previous government, requires schools to consider the cost of their uniform so that it is not a deciding factor for parents when choosing schools.

It made "intentionally or recklessly causing public nuisance" a statutory offence.

“Let’s start in a friendly way and see if we can do this without any statutory or regulatory changes,” Makary said.

She said the statutory inquiry "will have the power to compel witnesses" and "must be thorough in its assessment of the facts".

She also said that further guidance by the Equalities and Human Rights Commission would be issued, including a statutory code of practice.