Restriction of definition of vulnerable adults
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2(1)In Article 2 of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 (interpretation of Order), in the first paragraph (2)—
(a)after the definition of “the 2003 Order” insert—
““adult” means a person who has attained the age of 18;”, and
(b)in the definition of “vulnerable adult”, for the words “must be construed in accordance with Article 3” substitute “means any adult to whom an activity which is a regulated activity relating to vulnerable adults by virtue of any paragraph of paragraph 7(1) of Schedule 2 is provided”.
(2)Omit Article 3 of the Order of 2007 (definition of vulnerable adults).