135 Functions and procedures of Safeguarding Boards

135  Functions and procedures of Safeguarding Boards

(1)     The objectives of a Safeguarding Children Board are—

(a)     to protect children within its area who are experiencing, or are at risk of, abuse, neglect or other kinds of harm, and

(b)     to prevent children within its area from becoming at risk of abuse, neglect or other kinds of harm.

(2)     The objectives of a Safeguarding Adults Board are—

(a)     to protect adults within its area who—

(i)     have needs for care and support (whether or not

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