The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007

Offence: acting for P etc

6.  If the commission of an offence under paragraph 1 or 2 is due to the act or reckless default of a person who acts for or appears to act for P—

(a)that person is guilty of the offence, and

(b)he may be proceeded against and punished whether or not proceedings are also taken against P.