Safeguarding means protecting peoples' health, wellbeing and human rights, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. Each year thousands of individuals, including many children and vulnerable adults visit the Official Residences as official guests, or as a part of an organised party or a family group, equally some members of staff, may fall under the definition of vulnerable adults. Whilst the primary responsibility for children’s welfare rests with the responsible and/or supervising adult, the Royal Household wishes to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all children and adults.
The Royal Household is committed to promptly deal with any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult arising including any alleged abuse or harassment by a member of the Royal Household staff.
This policy is based on the legislative framework across the United Kingdom, it must be noted that, although there are legislative differences between these nations the overall aims remain consistent with keeping children and adults at risk of harm safe.
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