The Scout Association is commited 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 abuse, and
• - promoting the welfare of young people and their protection within a relationship of trust.

All adults aged eighteen or over, no matter what their role or involvement within Scouting, are responsible for putting this policy into practice at all times.