# The Private Security Industry Act 2001 (Approved Contractor Scheme) Regulations 2007, Regulation 2: Interpretation


In these Regulations—
“2001 Act” means the Private Security Industry Act 2001;
“child” means a person under the age of eighteen;
“vulnerable adult” means a person aged eighteen or over who has a condition of the following type—
(i) a substantial learning or physical disability;
(ii) a physical or mental illness or mental disorder, chronic or otherwise, including an addiction to alcohol or drugs; or
(iii) a significant reduction in physical or mental capacity; and
“work with a child or vulnerable adult” means work where the normal duties involve or are likely to involve being in sole charge of such persons.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/808/regulation/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/private-security-industry-act-2001-approved-contractor-scheme-regulations-2007/regulation-2
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