Sentences with phrase «vulnerable groups act»

The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (SVGA 2006) received Royal Assent in November 2006.

Wright is of considerable importance because the entire structure for listing those working with both children and vulnerable adults is to be replaced in September 2008 by the system implemented by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (SVGA 2006).

The significance of the decision is increased by the new regime for monitoring those who work with children and vulnerable adults, introduced by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006.

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A pro-Trump outside group is stepping up its attacks on GOP Sen. Dean Heller over his opposition to the Obamacare repeal plan — a stunning act of retribution against a politically vulnerable member of the president's own party.

«It is to be hoped that the home secretary will act urgently to review her decision and engage constructively with Refugee Action and its partners to reach a decision which is fair and respects the right to dignity of one of the most vulnerable groups in our society.»

«The Church has a moral responsibility to speak and act on both environmental stewardship and justice for the world's poor, who are most vulnerable to climate change» says Professor Richard Burridge, of the Church's Ethical Investment Advisory Group.

Engagement in «sexual acts», prohibited or not, is not the determinative factor in the identification of an individual's difference by that individual, or by the potential persecutor, and therefore this lack of recognition of the rights of gay and lesbian minors, which is also excluded by the prohibition on «homosexual acts», is of a fundamental importance to this exceptionally vulnerable group, based both on age and sexual or gender identity.

They warned that the government's proposals would deter legitimate challenge from vulnerable groups such as the disabled, the elderly and the homeless, limit judges» discretion to act in the public interest and shield public agencies from effective oversight.

Meanwhile rule - makers still fail to act on the Report of the Vulnerable Witnesses & Children Working Group, February 2015.

Examining BC's Carbon Tax Act (2008), we identified two groups who may be particularly vulnerable to the impacts of the carbon tax: low - income individuals, and people living in rural areas.

This statement examined the impacts of BC's British Columbia Utilities Commission Act (1996), Demand Side Measures Regulation (2008), and the BC Energy Plan: A Vision for Clean Energy Leadership on vulnerable groups.

The Safe Streets Act targets one of the most vulnerable groups in society, exacerbating their disadvantaged position.

There is nothing specific to Indigenous peoples in «Weathering the Change» (WtC)-- the ACT Government Climate Change Strategy — however the ACT is very conscious of the impact that climate change will have on all vulnerable groups.

In response to Action 29 of WtC, the Chief Minister's Office has commissioned work on the «Social Impacts on Climate Change in the ACT» which will also consider the possible impact on all vulnerable groups of people, however it does not say anything specific about Indigenous people.