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64 <h1 class="h1">
64 Role of Appropriate Adult
64 </h1>
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66 <h2 class="h3">
66 SCOPE OF THIS CHAPTER
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67 Whenever a Looked After child aged under 18 is arrested, the responsible Local Authority
should ensure that the young person has the support of an
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67 Appropriate Adult
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67 and a solicitor while at the police station. The solicitor should have expertise in youth
justice, and be provided with relevant information about the young person's circumstances and
needs, including key information from the Care Plan (and Pathway Plan if they are an
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67 Eligible Child
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67 ).
67 </p>
68 <p>
68 For more information on Appropriate Adults, including their role in supporting children and
young people, and who can fulfil this role please see
68 <a
href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/appropriate-adults-guide-for-youth-justice-professionals
" target="_blank">
68 Appropriate adults: Guide for Youth Justice Professionals
68 </a>
68 .
68 </p>
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70 <h2 class="h2_underlined">
70 <br />
71 Contents
71 </h2>
72 <ol>
73 <li>
73 <a href="#what">
73 What is an Appropriate Adult?
73 </a>
73 </li>
74 <li>
74 <a href="#who">
74 Who can be an Appropriate Adult?
74 </a>
74 </li>
75 <li>
75 <a href="#not">
75 Who should not be an Appropriate Adult?
75 </a>
75 </li>
76 <li>
76 <a href="#summary">
76 Summary of Roles and Responsibilities of the Appropriate Adult
76 </a>
76 </li>
77 <li>
77 <a href="#request">
77 What to do if the Police Request an Appropriate Adult
77 </a>
77 </li>
78 <li>
78 <a href="#prior">
78 Prior to Attending the Police Station
78 </a>
78 </li>
79 <li>
79 <a href="#arrival">
79 On Arrival at the Police Station and During Police Investigations
79 </a>
79 </li>
80 </ol>
81 <h2 class="h2_underlined">
81 <br />
82 1.
82 <a name="what" id="what">
82 </a>
82 What is an Appropriate Adult?
82 </h2>
83 <p>
83 When the person is a under the age of 18 years is arrested the PACE Codes of Practice require an
"Appropriate Adult" to be called to the police station. The Appropriate Adult is
required to be present during the course of the police interview and key stages of
investigations conducted in the police station. The provision of an Appropriate Adult is
intended to safeguard the rights and welfare of young people in police custody.
83 </p>
84 <h2 class="h2_underlined">
84 <br />
85 2.
85 <a name="who" id="who">
85 </a>
85 Who can be an Appropriate Adult?
85 </h2>
86 <p>
86 The following people can be an Appropriate Adult:
86 </p>
87 <ul>
88 <li>
88 Parent or guardian;
88 </li>
89 <li>
89 If the young person is in local authority care, or is otherwise being looked after under the
Children Act 1989 a person representing that authority or organisation;
89 </li>
90 <li>
90 A local authority social worker;
90 </li>
91 <li>
91 A YOT worker.
91 </li>
92 </ul>
93 <p>
93 Another responsible adult aged over 18.
93 </p>
94 <h2 class="h2_underlined">
94 <br />
95 3.
95 <a name="not" id="not">
95 </a>
95 Who should not be an Appropriate Adult?
95 </h2>
96 <p>
96 A person should not act as Appropriate Adult if:
96 </p>
97 <ul>
98 <li>
98 They have received admissions or denials about the offence(s) before they act as Appropriate
Adult, or are a victim or witness to the offence(s);
98 </li>
99 <li>
99 They are suspected of being, or known to be, involved in the offence(s) concerned;
99 </li>
100 <li>
100 A parent who is estranged from the young person, if the young person objects.
100 </li>
101 </ul>
102 <p>
102 The decision as to whether staff from children's homes can fulfil this role will depend upon the
circumstances and context as to why the young person is in police custody. For example:
102 </p>
103 <ul>
104 <li>
104 If the alleged offence is not related to any reported matter against staff and/or property
then it would be reasonable for staff to act as Appropriate Adult;
104 </li>
105 <li>
105 If the alleged offence is related to a matter reported by staff about any injury, matter,
and/or damage to staff, possessions or company property, it would not be reasonable for staff
to act as Appropriate Adult;
105 </li>
106 <li>
106 It may be reasonable for other staff to act in the role of Appropriate Adult if they work in
another care home not connected with the young person.
106 </li>
107 </ul>
108 <h2 class="h2_underlined">
108 <br />
109 4.
109 <a name="summary" id="summary">
109 </a>
109 Summary of Roles and Responsibilities of the Appropriate Adult
109 </h2>
110 <p>
110 The presence of an Appropriate Adult is required:
110 </p>
111 <ul>
112 <li>
112 When the young person is informed of their rights;
112 </li>
113 <li>
113 During a strip or intimate search;
113 </li>
114 <li>
114 During police interview;
114 </li>
115 <li>
115 When fingerprints or samples are taken;
115 </li>
116 <li>
116 When the detained person is part of any identification procedure;
116 </li>
117 <li>
117 At the point of charge.
117 </li>
118 </ul>
119 <p>
119 In summary, the Appropriate Adult's key roles and responsibilities during these processes are
to:
119 </p>
120 <ul>
121 <li>
121 Ensure that the detained person understands what is happening to them and why. It is important
to take into account any mental health problems, learning difficulties and speech, language
and communication issues;
121 </li>
122 <li>
122 Ensure that the detained person understands their rights;
122 </li>
123 <li>
123 Support, advise and assist the detained person, particularly while they are being questioned;
123 </li>
124 <li>
124 Observe whether the police are acting properly, fairly and with respect for the rights of the
detained person;
124 </li>
125 <li>
125 Facilitate communication between the Police and the detained person - the Appropriate Adult
plays an important role and must be pro-active in undertaking his/her responsibilities. The
role is not one of simply observing proceedings in the Police station.
125 </li>
126 </ul>
127 <p>
127 It is
127 <span class="bold">
127 not
127 </span>
127 the role of the Appropriate Adult to provide legal advice. Conversations between the Appropriate
Adult and the young person are not covered by legal privilege – meaning they may need to
divulged as part of any subsequent legal proceedings.
127 </p>
128 <h2 class="h2_underlined">
128 <br />
129 5.
129 <a name="request" id="request">
129 </a>
129 What to do if the Police Request an Appropriate Adult
129 </h2>
130 <p>
130 The police will usually approach their local Youth Offending Team to request an Appropriate
Adult. The YOT should ascertain the reasons for an Appropriate Adult being required and why a
parent or guardian will not be in attendance with the young person.
130 </p>
131 <p>
131 If it is agreed that an Appropriate Adult will be provided, depending on local arrangements,
this role will normally be undertaken by either a YOT worker or volunteer during their working
hours. Outside their normal hours of duty, the police will normally contact the Emergency Duty
Team, unless another organisation is commissioned to provide Appropriate Adults "out of
hours".
131 </p>
132 <p>
132 In the event of it being agreed that it is in the young person's interests for another
professional, such as the Key Worker, to act as Appropriate Adult this should be agreed between
the custody officer, YOT/EDT and the Manager of the member of staff being asked to undertake the
role.
132 </p>
133 <h2 class="h2_underlined">
133 <br />
134 6.
134 <a name="prior" id="prior">
134 </a>
134 Prior to Attending the Police Station
134 </h2>
135 <p>
135 When it is agreed that a member of staff from the Home will act as Appropriate Adult, the
following information needs to be established before leaving to attend the police station:
135 </p>
136 <ul>
137 <li>
137 Full details of the young person arrested;
137 </li>
138 <li>
138 State of the young person - health and emotional;
138 </li>
139 <li>
139 Name of custody officer and name of investigating officer;
139 </li>
140 <li>
140 Details of the offence;
140 </li>
141 <li>
141 Time and place of arrest;
141 </li>
142 <li>
142 Others who have been notified;
142 </li>
143 <li>
143 Why an Appropriate Adult is needed (i.e. why is a parent or guardian not taking that role);
143 </li>
144 <li>
144 Whether a solicitor has been requested;
144 </li>
145 <li>
145 Estimated time of interview.
145 </li>
146 </ul>
147 <p>
147 If the person being asked to act as Appropriate Adult is not based in a Youth Offending Team
(YOT), they should contact their local YOT to make enquiries about whether the detained young
person is known to the YOT. If the young person is known by the YOT, they must ask if the young
person has any particular needs or difficulties. They should also ensure that the young
person's social worker (or out of hours duty service) and those with parental responsibility are
kept informed about the police investigations.
147 </p>
148 <h2 class="h2_underlined">
148 <br />
149 7.
149 <a name="arrival" id="arrival">
149 </a>
149 On arrival at the Police Station and During Police Investigations
149 </h2>
150 <p>
150 For guidance about the role of the Appropriate Adult on arrival at the police station and during
police investigations at the police station please see
150 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-for-appropriate-adults"
target="_blank">
150 Guidance for Appropriate Adults (Home Office)
150 </a>
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