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Vulnerable adult
Definition in primary legislation
From:
Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, S.45ZA (and S.45ZB(4))
(8)In this section—
“vulnerable adult” means a person aged 18 or over who may have difficulty understanding the purpose of an authorisation under section 42(1) or (2) [Authorisation of continued detention] or anything that occurs in connection with a decision whether to give such an authorisation (whether because of a mental disorder or for any other reason)
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