The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2009

Amendments to the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007

7.—(1) The 2007 Order is amended in accordance with paragraphs (2) to (5).

(2) In Article 2(2) for the definition of “HSS body” substitute—

““HSC body” means any of the following within the meaning of the Health and Social Care (Reform) Act (Northern Ireland) 2009(1)—

(a)

the Regional Health and Social Care Board;

(b)

the Regional Agency for Public Health and Social Well-being;

(c)

a HSC trust;

(d)

a special agency;

(e)

the Patient and Client Council;”.

(3) For “HSS body” in every place where this reference occurs in the 2007 Order substitute “HSC body”.

(4) In Article 25(6)(c) (Controlled activity relating to children) for “(10)(a)” substitute “(10)(b)”.

(5) In Article 47(7), (Supervisory authorities: duty to refer), after sub-paragraph (b) insert—

“(c)the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland in respect of its functions under the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (c.12)”.