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The role of the appropriate adult is to safeguard the interests, rights, entitlements and welfare of children and vulnerable people who are suspected of a criminal offence, ensuring that they are treated in a fair and just manner, and are able to participate effectively.
Janet Leach is an English social worker, known for the role she played as an “appropriate adult" in the questioning of Fred West, one of the two perpetrators of the Gloucester serial murders.
Appropriate adults safeguard the welfare, rights, and effective participation of children and vulnerable adults detained or questioned as suspects. NAAN is a charity and membership organisation, working to create a fairer justice system for children and vulnerable adults by maximising the effectiveness of the appropriate adult safeguard.
Apr 19, 2011 · A guide for non-professionals who are taking on the role of appropriate adult, a person who accompanies a detained or arrested child or vulnerable adult during police interviews. The guide explains the role, responsibilities and legal framework of an appropriate adult.
In English law, an appropriate adult is a parent, guardian or social worker; or if no person matching this is available, any responsible person over 18. The term was introduced as part of the policing reforms in the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and applies in England and Wales. [1]
An appropriate adult is required for: Every person under 18. People aged 18 or over who may be 'vulnerable'. By law, the police must: identify people who may be vulnerable (inculding by making 'reasonable enquiries') secure an appropriate adult. The police are not allowed to provide the appropriate adult.
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An appropriate adult is a person who supports a juvenile or mentally vulnerable person in police custody. This document explains the roles and responsibilities of an appropriate adult, the rights of the detained person, and the police procedures.
