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Even at the time that the Section was passed the Government made it very clear to all that listened that it applied to advice given by local authorities, but did not apply to schools themselves. Section 28 does not affect the activities of school governors, nor of teachers. It will not prevent the objective discussion of homosexuality in the classroom, nor the counselling of pupils concerned about their sexuality. Nor does it. There have been no prosecutions under the section and many schools continue excellent work.