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Adult Protection and the Law in Scotland
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Nicola Smith Nairn R Young

Adult Protection and the Law in Scotland

Nicola Smith,  Nairn R Young

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Bloomsbury Professional
07 November 2024
Family law; Social security & welfare law
Adult Protection and the Law in Scotland is an authoritative resource for professionals navigating the complex framework of adult protection law and practice.

The Third Edition fully updates the text and includes coverage of:

- The evolving understanding of wider types of harm such as hoarding behaviour and coercive control - The Revised Codes of Practice on the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 and Adult Protection Committees - Human rights developments, including incorporation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, authorisation of deprivation of liberty, issues with use of section 13ZA of the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968, and local authority applications for guardianship

This book is an indispensable guide to adult protection legislation for solicitors, social workers, mental health officers, independent advocates and care providers.

This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Scottish Law Service, Scots Law Student Service and Scottish General Practice online services.
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Imprint:   Bloomsbury Professional
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Edition:   3rd edition
Dimensions:   Height: 234mm,  Width: 156mm,  Spine: 25mm
Weight:   600g
ISBN:   9781526523402
ISBN 10:   152652340X
Pages:   296
Publication Date:  
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Chapter 1 – The development of adult protection law in Scotland 1 Chapter 2 – The legal framework Chapter 3 – Adult protection committees Chapter 4 – Key organisations and individuals Chapter 5 – Principles in adult protection law Chapter 6 – Harm and abuse Chapter 7 – Financial harm and abuse Chapter 8 – Local authorities’ duty to investigate harm Chapter 9 – Emergencies Chapter 10 – Supporting the adult Chapter 11 – Transition from child to adult protection Chapter 12 – Court measures of protection Chapter 13 – Cooperation and confidentiality Chapter 14 – Adult protection and human rights

Nicola Smith is a Solicitor at Cairn Legal, a law firm advising on the law surrounding people with capacity issues. She has specialised in incapacity law since 2002. Nairn Young is Principal Solicitor at North Lanarkshire Council specialising in adult protection. He advises both the Council and their Adult Protection Committee on all aspects of their work in that area.

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