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Article 5 Vulnerability: institutional backgrounds

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(1)

A person (other than a relevant student) who has reached the age of twenty-one and who is vulnerable as a result of having been looked after, accommodated or fostered.

(2)

A person who is vulnerable as a result of having been a member of Her Majesty’s regular naval, military or air forces.

(3)

A person who is vulnerable as a result of—

(a)

having served a custodial sentence (within the meaning of section 76 of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000)f1;

(b)

having been committed for contempt of court or any other kindred offence;

(c)

having been remanded in custody (within the meaning of paragraph (b), (c) or (d) of section 88(1) of that Act).

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Footnotes

f1

2000 c. 6.