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18 vulnerable adult is residing or staying for the purpose of exercising a power under section 6(1)(a), (b) or (d) or 10.

(2) In exercising the power of entry under subsection (1), the Director or protector may be accompanied by—
 * (a) one or more relevant support persons; and
 * (b) any other person whom the Director or protector reasonably considers necessary to assist the Director or protector in exercising the power.

(3) In exercising the power of entry under subsection (1), the Director or a protector may, with such assistance as the Director or protector considers necessary, break open any door, window, lock, fastener or any other thing.

Power to obtain information and examine records, etc.

9.—(1) This section applies to any person whom the Director or a protector has reason to believe has information about—
 * (a) whether an individual is a vulnerable adult; or
 * (b) whether an individual or a vulnerable adult has experienced, or is experiencing or at risk of, abuse, neglect or self‑neglect.

(2) The Director or a protector may direct any person in subsection (1)—
 * (a) to give to the Director or protector the information in subsection (1) in writing within the time specified in the direction; or
 * (b) to appear before and give the information in subsection (1) to the Director or protector at the time and place specified in the direction.

(3) The Director or a protector may, at all reasonable times, examine and take copies of—
 * (a) any health record kept by any person in subsection (1); or