Guidance

Being an appropriate adult

Guidance for those who perform the role of ‘appropriate adult’ and for the person benefiting from the appropriate adult's support.

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Home Office
Published
16 April 2003
Last updated
18 December 2024 — See all updates

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Being an appropriate adult

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This guidance is for both those called upon to perform the role of ‘appropriate adult’ and the person benefiting from the appropriate adult’s support.

Appropriate adults have an important role to play, both in the custody environment and the voluntary interview scenario, by ensuring that the person they are assisting understands what is happening to them and why.

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Published 16 April 2003
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