statutory

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The new advice around children questioning their gender has been included in an update to existing statutory guidance for schools on how to keep children safe.

From BBC

British Waterways, a statutory body of the UK government, ceased to exist in 2012 and handed maintenance of canals and rivers to a series of 144 navigation authorities.

From Barron's

"Sadly, incidents of disturbance still occurred despite the presence of volunteers, police and statutory body staff as a small minority of people wilfully ignored cordons and direct advice on watching respectfully," a spokesperson said.

From BBC

The statutory public inquiry into the Nottingham attacks will start hearing evidence in London until the end of May.

From BBC

Puig faces a statutory maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison on the obstruction of justice charge and up to five years in prison for the two false statement charges.

From Los Angeles Times