Appropriate adult

Person whose role is to safeguard the welfare and rights of someone in custody who is under 17, or a vulnerable adult. Their responsibility is to advise, help and support the person in custody, to ensure that the person understands what is happening and why, and to make sure that the police act fairly.

Explanation attempts (124)

27 Oct 2012 19:36

An appropriate adult is the term given to a responsible adult who must be present when a minor is questioned or charged by the police eg parent/guardian/social worker ...

28 Oct 2012 15:50

An adult who is appointed to be a form of guardian to any child or vulnerable adult while they are being questioned by police. The appropriate adult could be a parent or other relative, carer, guardians, social worker etc.

29 Oct 2012 16:33

An adult suitable to help a vulnerable adult or child who is being interviewed by authorities

29 Oct 2012 19:00

A person over 18, preferaby one who has been given a role of responsibility over others e.g. they have guardianship over children

29 Oct 2012 21:09

A person that can be there for child witnesses and someone who is not emotionally involved such as a social worker.

29 Oct 2012 22:28

An adult in a trusted/responsible position

30 Oct 2012 12:28

a person aged 18 or over who can assist someone of below average intelligence, usually in a legal or police inquiry. I believe no legal experience is necessary, rather a social service type of assistance.

30 Oct 2012 14:54

A person, who bears no relation to or prior knowledge of witness/suspect, who is appointed to provide support and friendship to a witness/suspect during the time they are involved with the police after specific training

30 Oct 2012 14:56

Someone with nothing to do with the legal system who can be asked to attend any legal dealings and assist with finding lawyer etc if the suspect/defendant has a mental condition or if there is evidence of a mental health issue. They are there to support the person in question and make sure they fuly understand anything that happens.

30 Oct 2012 16:12

Someone over the age of 18 and that has no criminal history

30 Oct 2012 17:33

someone who represents people under 17 in court, legal representation

30 Oct 2012 18:19

SOMEONE WHO IS OVER THE AGE OF 18 AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE TASK IN HAND. THE ADULT SHOULD OBVIOUSLY BE ABLE TO UNDERTAKE THE SITUATION/RESPONSIBILITY PLACED UPON THEM IN A MATURE AND SENSIBLE WAY.

30 Oct 2012 18:47

Parent, guardian, or someone who is qualified in a relevant field, had a crb check

30 Oct 2012 19:11

Regarding minors or those below an age of consent: someone responsible or in a position of guardianship over someone not of a legal age to take or make an informed decisions with repercussions or consequences outside of normal ideas of risk, harm and consequence.

31 Oct 2012 16:04

someone who is responsible for helping an underage or menatlly challenged individual to get through a court case against them

31 Oct 2012 19:23

This is someone who accompanies a child or vulnerable adult through police interviews or investigation tp make sure that they are being treated fairly.

31 Oct 2012 20:29

an adult who can supervise or support another person in a legal or semi-legal situation

31 Oct 2012 21:13

An adult of legal age, respective of the crime committed. An appropriate adult to act as a guardian or protector in the case where the aforementioned is needed i.e. someone without a criminal record, cautions, an upstanding member of the community and one who has known said 'criminal' for a reasonable span of time.

31 Oct 2012 22:48

An adult who is over 18

1 Nov 2012 03:53

no idea

2 Nov 2012 09:43

An person over 18 years of age with no disabilities

2 Nov 2012 12:17

A person that can take responsibility for someone else and who is an adult

20 Nov 2012 23:10

An adult who can reasonably give consent - either for themselves, or more likely for someone whose capacity to consent is compromised.

21 Nov 2012 00:06

To be honest, this is a total guess. Maybe it relates to a parent or legal guardian of a minor, i.e. they would be the appropriate adult to the minor, It could also have something to do with teachers, and people placed in a position of authority over children. I have no idea really.

21 Nov 2012 04:20

Person of legal age who is mentally capable of taking on whatever responsibility is in question, eg. capable of being guardian of a child.

21 Nov 2012 08:24

A sane and responsible person with no criminal record.

21 Nov 2012 12:04

A person over the age of 18 who has had no criminal convictions and has no reason to act against the respective person within a case.

4 Dec 2012 11:44

This refers to a person (over 18) who takes responsibility in a parental or carer's role for a child or for an adult with certain special needs for any period of time.

25 Apr 2013 22:31

This means an adult who is well suited for a task given, not just any random adult who is not competent for a task, e.g. A defendant should be a qualified lawyer or a legal guardian should be a parent or family member (relation makes them appropriate as a guardian) choosing the closest chap to view who is a complete stranger is not appropriate as he will have no understanding or knowledge of your child and so will not be appropriate as a guardian.

12 Nov 2013 09:25

Someone who can act as an adult or guardian when representing a minor.

12 Nov 2013 13:53

An appropriate adult is a person who is able to help someone with some type of special needs i.e mental or educational or physical, and therefor unable to express themselves sufficiently tin court. The appropriate adult represents the person in court without bias, or enables them to express themselves.

12 Nov 2013 22:08

An individual who is over the age of 18 and is deemed as responsible as a parent or guardian. A responsible adult will be in a position of authority and have an existing relationship with the other individual.

14 Nov 2013 18:20

A person over the age of 18 who hasn't broken the law or had any other criminal convictions before. The best person for the situation

14 Nov 2013 20:44

An appropriate adult is an unbiased person to accompany the accused on their trial - this involves any questioning they have to go through. An appropriate adult is usually employed when the accused is not of a sound mind, or is a child.

14 Nov 2013 20:45

someone old enough to look after you in court/police custody

14 Nov 2013 21:02

An adult that has all the right moral's and good intentions. They are often seen as a good role model.

14 Nov 2013 21:36

an adult representing a child. adult should be someone in a position of authority.

14 Nov 2013 21:55

Someone who is at least 18 years old, who is known to the victim and is capable of acting on their behalf.

14 Nov 2013 23:12

An adult - parent or guardian or someone provided to be with minors when dealing with legal issues.

15 Nov 2013 15:36

Responsible adult that is of legal age and understands aware of consequences of breaking laws.

15 Nov 2013 18:17

Adult guardian of a minor?

16 Nov 2013 12:21

Someone who is able to sit in on interviews with the police and legal interviews when the person is under 18 or has mental or learning issues

17 Nov 2013 11:06

A responsible person who is the correct person for a particular job i.e. a lifeguard is the appropriate adult to save someone from drowning.

17 Nov 2013 11:51

A person over the age of 18 who can take care of/make sound decisions on behalf of someone under the age of 18. Also would have to be a relative or professional person who would understand enough to make those decision/represent them.

17 Nov 2013 17:19

Parent or guardian of the age of 18 or over, who must accompany youngsters below age 18 to court, giving statements, etc.

17 Nov 2013 17:54

If a child or certain adults need someone to accompany them within an interview, an appropriate adult is contacted

17 Nov 2013 18:33

A responsible person

17 Nov 2013 18:59

a adult who is present during vulnerable people's police interviews

17 Nov 2013 19:18

someone suitable to give evidence

17 Nov 2013 19:40

A responsible adult over the age of 18 years old, preferably known to the person requiring assistance, such as a parent or teacher.

17 Nov 2013 19:56

This is an adult who is of the correct age and is suitable to the task.

17 Nov 2013 20:10

An adult who supports/accompanies a child in an interview.

17 Nov 2013 20:12

A person over the age of 18 who is mentally fit and capable of making decisions for and looking after someone who isn't such as a child.

17 Nov 2013 22:52

Someone unconnected to the law profession, e.g. not a lawyer or police officer, who acts as a companion to the accused if they are considered as a vulnerable adult or young person. An appropriate adult would sit in on interviews to ensure that the accused is treated correctly in accordance to their condition.

17 Nov 2013 23:08

An adult of a certain age

17 Nov 2013 23:55

normally used when dealing with minors as an appropriate adult would be someone related to or guardian of the minor being questioned by police or appearing in court

18 Nov 2013 00:23

Someone over the age of 18 with full faculties.

18 Nov 2013 10:15

Parent or guardian or social worker

18 Nov 2013 17:19

That you're over 18 and aware of your actions.

18 Nov 2013 18:30

somebody older or someone part of the law ie a solicitor in a lot of cases to sit in on an interview and offer advice

18 Nov 2013 20:50

an adult of sufficient age, in relation to the case at hand. As well as age this relates to a mental capacity

18 Nov 2013 21:10

An adult that accompanies the junior

19 Nov 2013 00:59

An appropriate adult is someone who represents those under the age of 18 who are in custody.

19 Nov 2013 09:51

Somebody who is responsible.

19 Nov 2013 09:59

Somebody who is unrelated from the person charged and who can look after them if they need support.

29 Oct 2014 14:38

An individual over the age of 18 that can accompany a minor, usually during an interview

29 Oct 2014 15:02

An appropriate adult is someone who can support an under 18 person in a meeting or as a signatory to a document etc.

3 Nov 2014 20:26

An adult that in the context of the situation is a plausible candidate

7 Nov 2014 19:01

A mature adult

8 Nov 2014 18:22

A person that can be held fully responsible for their decisions and actions. A person who is considered to have fully formed and uninhibited cognitive ability when making decisions.

9 Nov 2014 20:56

A person who has resposibility in a certain situation who is an adult.

10 Nov 2014 21:46

Someone who is the victim in a crime situation

10 Nov 2014 22:23

A person over the age of 21

11 Nov 2014 10:40

Old enough to be fully aware of your actions, being able to fully judge situations and understand the consequences of your actions.

11 Nov 2014 11:34

whomever is in loco parentis

11 Nov 2014 13:15

Where an adult has acted in the correct way in a situation

11 Nov 2014 19:48

Guardian or person given permission to look after a minor

12 Nov 2014 21:04

A responsible person of adult age who is able to behave or conduct themselves in a way that most people would consider to be mature

8 Nov 2015 18:19

An honest individual who is responsible and trustworthy.

20 Nov 2015 13:19

parent or guardian

21 Nov 2015 17:59

An adult that fits the requirements of what is needed

21 Nov 2015 19:06

Someone over the age of 18 who is responsible and of sound mind and able to make decisions independently

22 Nov 2015 16:05

A fully competent person over the age of 18 with no mental disabilities and able to communicate orally

23 Nov 2015 09:12

An adult (over 18 years old) who has some responsibility for an under 18 and is there with that person in any matters of the law to help them

8 Nov 2016 20:59

An adult who possesses a current DBS. An adult who is the appropriate sex for the situation.

8 Nov 2016 23:45

A person aged 18 or over who is present when a minor is interviewed by a law officer, social worker or similar.

9 Nov 2016 14:44

An person over the age of 18/21 that is considered responsible for the welfare of younger person.

9 Nov 2016 16:21

A person over the age of 18 responsible for a minor

13 Nov 2016 16:32

Someone who has responsibility of a child, closest guardian

14 Nov 2016 20:16

Someone who is competent in doing adult tasks

14 Nov 2016 20:52

An appropriate adult would be someone who is above 18 and of sound mind

15 Nov 2016 12:25

Someone over the age of 18 who is suitable to the task or responibility at hand

15 Nov 2016 12:46

Over the age of 18/21 usually a parent or guardian

20 Nov 2023 15:40

In cases of minors or those suffering anxiety or mental illness an Appropriate Adult could be used to help support the person who is arrested or accused.

20 Nov 2023 17:22

People who are under 18 may need someone from their family to be with them at all times during court process.

21 Nov 2023 08:42

The person, who is over the age of 18 and is relevant to action

21 Nov 2023 12:28

Some of sound mind and age to be left in charge

21 Nov 2023 12:43

Appropriate adult is someone that is responsible and has a complete understanding of the situation

21 Nov 2023 16:10

Someone over the age of 18 who is healthy and capable of looking after themselves and someone in their care.

21 Nov 2023 18:29

An adult over the age of 21.

21 Nov 2023 18:38

Someone who can be supportive for under 18 year olds.

21 Nov 2023 21:04

An adult who is over the age of 18 and is of the right mindset

21 Nov 2023 23:29

Adult of reasonable maturity that has a significant level of guardianship / responsibility over someone.

22 Nov 2023 02:46

When an adult isn’t inappropriate

22 Nov 2023 08:15

A person over 18 who can support a child involved in a police matter - a parent, guardian or friend.

26 Nov 2023 17:20

This is an adult who is able to advocate for a young person or child - they may be known to that young person or child as a family member or they may be known to them in their professional capacity, as their teacher for example.

1 Jan 2024 17:32

An adult identified by the appropriate authorities who has the mental capacity and ability to represent or support an individual in relation to decision making

18 Oct 2024 13:21

An adult who is either a guardian to a minor or the best option when the legal guardian isn’t fit

19 Oct 2024 21:27

Parent, carer or responsible person for a designated person

22 Oct 2024 15:28

Someone over 18 who has no record

22 Oct 2024 17:09

Someone able to attend court for someone who lacks capacity

22 Oct 2024 17:10

An adult who is allowed to make decisions on behalf of someone else.

22 Oct 2024 20:14

An adult which is the most suitable for the given situation

22 Oct 2024 20:34

An person that is over the age of 18 and of sound mind

22 Oct 2024 21:18

a person who is legally and adult

22 Oct 2024 22:39

A person of good health, mentally and physically, who can offer a point of view that isn’t clouded.

22 Oct 2024 23:10

An adult that is or legal age 18+ and is mentally stable and in the capacity to undertake tasks

23 Oct 2024 09:13

Appropriate adult is a person over the age of 18 who has mental capacity it has an appropriate relationship with the child. Appropriate being an adult that has a relationship with the child that is not sexual or romantic in nature.

23 Oct 2024 11:35

A person over the legal age limit of being an adult (18 in uk) making them fully responsible for their own actions. The appropriate adult one currently in charge of a situation eg parent or guardian when in the case of a minor.

23 Oct 2024 13:38

18+ who is of sound mind

9 Nov 2024 18:19

Someone who is over 18 and has a specific qualification or qualifications

13 Nov 2024 16:42

An adult who is competent to represent you or a minor

13 Nov 2024 19:36

A adult with some sort of authority who is trusted, such as a parent or teacher

20 Nov 2024 15:53

Independent adult who is capable of acting to support an underage individual whilst interacting with law enforcement.

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