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14 (3) In deciding whether to make an order under this Act in relation to—
 * (a) a vulnerable adult; or
 * (b) an individual whom the Director or protector has reason to believe is a vulnerable adult and who has experienced or is experiencing or at risk of abuse, neglect or self‑neglect,

the court must have regard to the principles mentioned in subsection (1), but the court may also have regard to such other matters as the court thinks fit. PART 2 PROTECTION OF VULNERABLE ADULTS Division 1—Power to assess, enter premises and require information Exercise of power under this Division

5. The Director or a protector may exercise any power under this Division—
 * (a) in relation to an individual, only if—
 * (i) the Director or protector has reason to believe that the individual is a vulnerable adult, and the individual has experienced, or is experiencing or at risk of, abuse, neglect or self‑neglect; or
 * (ii) the court has made an order under this Division authorising the Director or protector to do so; and
 * (b) in relation to a vulnerable adult who is the subject of any court order under section 14 or 15, only if—
 * (i) the Director or protector has reason to believe that the vulnerable adult has experienced, or is experiencing or at risk of, abuse, neglect or self‑neglect, and the exercise of the power is not inconsistent with any condition or direction specified in the court order; or