An Appropriate Adult Service for Vulnerable Adults

The Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner requires a high quality Appropriate Adult Service which safeguards the interests and welfare of Vulnerable Adults in Police Custody within Merseyside, where parents/carers, or the person with responsibility, are unable or unwilling to attend. The presence of an Appropriate Adult provides one of the essential checks and balances within the criminal justice process and ensures that the rights of Vulnerable Adults are protected.