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“ Where a vulnerable adult does not lack mental capacity but refuses to be removed under subsection (1) , the court may, on an application made by the Director or a protector, make an order authorising the Director or a protector to remove that vulnerable adult, if the court—
(a) is satisfied, on a balance of probabilities, that the vulnerable adult has experienced, or is experiencing or at risk of, abuse, neglect or self‐neglect; and
(b) is of the view that such an order is necessary for the safety and protection of the vulnerable adult. ”

“ The wellbeing of X is unreasonably deprived in the following situations:
(a) X is wheelchair‐bound and does not lack mental capacity. X is prescribed medication to prevent serious deterioration of his health. X’s caregiver, Y, prevents X from taking the medication by hiding it in a cupboard beyond X’s reach. Y’s conduct has an adverse effect on X’s physical health. (b) X is unable to dress herself. Y, her caregiver, does not dress X after bathing her. ”

“ Service of a document on a person under this section takes effect—
(a) if the document is sent by fax and a notification of successful transmission is received, on the day of the transmission; (b) if the document is sent by email, at the time that the email becomes capable of being retrieved by the person; and (c) if the document is sent by prepaid registered post, 2 days after the day the document was posted (even if it is returned undelivered) . ”

“ In this section, “vulnerable adult” has the meaning given by section 2 of the Vulnerable Adults Act 2018.”.
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“ A statement made by a person examined under subsection (2) (g) must—
(a) be reduced to writing; (b) be read over to the person; (c) if the person does not understand English, be interpreted in a language that the person understands ”

“ To avoid doubt, this section does not apply to, or in relation to the publication of a notice mentioned in section 14 (2) (b) (ii) .
(9) In this section—
“broadcast” means sounds or visual images— (a) broadcast by wireless telegraphy, or by means of a high frequency distribution system over wire or other paths provided by a material substance, and intended for general reception; (b) broadcast through the Internet or any website, web service or Internet application, whether or not intended for general reception; or (c) broadcast through any messaging system ”