Adults Northern Ireland
Legislation Statutory, Good Practice Guidance
and Regulatory Authorities
The Northern Ireland Executive working through the Department of Health
The Interim Adult Protection Board (IAPB) was established in 2019 by then Minister for Health, Mr Robin Swann. He undertook to bring forward an Adult Protection Bill for Northern Ireland and stood down the Northern Ireland Adult Safeguarding Partnership (NIASP). It was anticipated the legislation would be enacted within two years. As this has not been possible the Interim Board will remain in place until the Bill has become law.
Southern Health and Social Care Trust
Northern Health and Social Care Trust
South Eastern Health Care Trust
To Report Adult Abuse to Social Care follow your Health and Social Care Trust instructions and numbers
Dial 999 in an emergency
Legislation
Domestic Abuse and Civil Proceedings Act (Northern Ireland) 2021
The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (SpecifiedScottish Authority and Barred Lists) Order (Northern Ireland) 2019
The Mental Capacity (Deprivation of Liberty) (No. 2) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2019
Mental Capacity Act (Northern Ireland) 2016
Part 5 of this Act is about Protection of Children etc
Protection of Freedoms Act 2012
The Sexual Offences (Northern Ireland) Order 2008
The Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2008
The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007
The Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007
The Serious Crime Act (2007) section 44
Intentionally encouraging or assisting an offence
Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006
An Act to make provision in connection with the protection of children and vulnerable adults.
The Criminal Justice (Evidence) (Northern Ireland) Order 2004
Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004
Sex Offender Act 1997 see also 2003
An Act to require the notification of information to the police by persons who have committed certain sexual offences; to make provision with respect to the commission of certain sexual acts outside the United Kingdom; and for connected purposes.
Freedom of Information Act 2000
The Public Interest Disclosure (Northern Ireland) Order 1998
The Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1999
Improper administration of medicine –s.67 Medicines Act 1968
Statutory Guidance
Good Practice Guidance
Adult Safeguarding Operational Procedures Adults at Risk of Harm and Adults in Need of Protection
Public Interest Disclosure Guidance 2022
Enhanced Due Diligence: Safeguarding for external partners published October 2018 (UK)
Criminal Exploitation of children and vulnerable adults: County Lines guidance 2017
Keeping Adults Safe: A Shared Responsibility 2016
Protocol for Joint Investigation of Adult Safeguarding Cases Northern Ireland 2016
Prevention and Protection in Partnership 2015
AccessNI: Criminal record checks 2013
AccessNI is a criminal history disclosure service in Northern Ireland. AccessNI supplies criminal history information, upon request, to organisations and individuals.
REGULATORY AUTHORITIES
HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA)
Adult Safeguarding: Roles and Competencies for Health Care Staff August 2018
General Medical Guidance Consent: patients and doctors making decisions together 2008
CHARITIES
The Charity Commission Northern Ireland
Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008
The Charity Commission Northern Ireland Serious incident reporting: A guide for charity trustees May 2018
