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AMENDMENT:  Minor change in wording Nov 2006.

It is the policy of The Scout Association to safeguard the welfare of all Members by protecting them from physical, sexual and emotional harm.

The Scout Association is committed to:

• taking into account in all its considerations and activities the interests and well-being of young people;

• respecting the rights, wishes and feelings of the young people with whom it is working;

• taking all reasonable practicable steps to protect them from physical, sexual and emotional harm;

• promoting the welfare of young people and their protection within a relationship of trust.