Cap. 659 · Protection Of Adults In Situations Of (Cap. 659)
Cap. 659 Art. 10Action on report.
PART III
(1) The Director shall keep an internal register recording therein all reports which he receives in terms of the preceding article:
Provided that the register shall be kept in a confidential manner and only accessed by the Director or by persons duly authorised by the Director.
(2) The Director shall, within five (5) working days from receipt of the report, determine, on the basis of the information provided, whether there is sufficient reason to believe that the adult in a situation of vulnerability is suffering, or is likely to suffer, significant harm and the Director shall make such investigations and assessments as he considers necessary to determine whether the adult in a situation of vulnerability is in need of assistance and, or protection:
Provided that the time limit mentioned shall be shortened, in line with the provisions of article 26, in cases of emergency:
Provided further that if in the opinion of the Director, after said Director would have consulted relevant health and social care professionals, and, or other third parties, as necessary, there are no sufficient reasons to believe that the adult in a situation of vulnerability is suffering, or is likely to suffer, significant harm, the Director shall not proceed further on the report and shall state in detail the reasons for the dismissal:
Provided further that such professionals shall have the knowledge and, or training about the needs and experiences of persons with disability and, or of older persons, and about different social identities, including gender, age, sexual orientation or ethnic origin, which such persons may have.
(3) The Director shall have thirty (30) working days following the initial determination made in accordance with sub-article (2), to conduct the investigations and assessments referred to in sub-article (2): Provided that this term may, upon good cause, including the need to receive reports from abroad, or to complete the process of gathering evidence from all persons of interest, be extended by the Director by an additional period of sixty (60) working days.