Sources under 16: arrangements for meetings
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1
Where a source is under the age of sixteen, the arrangements referred to in section 29(2)(c) of the 2000 Act must be such that there is at all times a person holding an office, rank or position with a relevant investigating authority who has responsibility for ensuring that an appropriate adult is present at meetings to which this article applies.
2
This article applies to all meetings between the source and a person representing any relevant investigating authority that take place while the source remains under the age of sixteen.
3
In paragraph (1), “appropriate adult” means:
a
the parent or guardian of the source;
b
any other person who has for the time being assumed responsibility for his welfare; or
c
where no person falling within paragraph (a) or (b) is available, any responsible person aged eighteen or over who is neither a member of nor employed by any relevant investigating authority.