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The Appropriate Adult Scheme for Persons with Mental Disabilities (AAPMD) provides assistance to persons with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders or mental health issues, who have to undergo interviews with Investigation Officers at law enforcement agencies through trained volunteers.
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 .
Oct 23, 2021 · Appropriate adults (AAs) are also available for mentally vulnerable persons. They watch for signs of distress, support the emotional well-being of a person, and assist in communications,...
An appropriate adult is a parent, guardian, social worker, or volunteer who, when a child under 18 or vulnerable adult is called in for questioning by police, helps them understand the legal process.
Oct 10, 2022 · Under the Appropriate Adult Scheme for Young Suspects (AAYS), they accompany suspects during interviews with law enforcement agencies.
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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.
To address the issues, the Appropriate Adult scheme for Young Suspects (AAYS) aims to ensure the well-being of children and young persons during law enforcement interviews in the presence of a neutral adult.
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