diff --git a/ordered_relation_editor/core/ordered_relation_model.py b/ordered_relation_editor/core/ordered_relation_model.py
index 6e5bfb3..9f6d754 100644
--- a/ordered_relation_editor/core/ordered_relation_model.py
+++ b/ordered_relation_editor/core/ordered_relation_model.py
@@ -142,7 +142,8 @@ def moveitems(self, index_from, index_to):
 
     @pyqtSlot(int)
     def onViewCurrentFeatureChanged(self, index):
-        self.currentFeatureChanged.emit(self._related_features[index])
+        if index >= 0 and index < len(self._related_features):
+            self.currentFeatureChanged.emit(self._related_features[index])
 
     def roleNames(self):
         return {