Article 9 F1

In paragraph 8—

• “safeguarding”, in relation to a vulnerable individual, means —

  1. (a)

     protecting a vulnerable individual from neglect or physical, mental or emotional harm, or

  2. (b)

     protecting the physical, mental or emotional well-being of a vulnerable individual;

• “vulnerable individual” means an individual—

  1. (a)

     aged under 18, or

  2. (b)

     aged 18 or over and at risk.