Older Persons and the Law

John Williams (Aberystwyth University, UK)

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Routledge
15 May 2025

Social issues & processes; Population & demography; International law; Constitutional & administrative law; Family law; Social law

This book looks at the historical background to the law's approach to ageing, focusing on questions such as:

Has the law promoted ageism? How well has the law protected older people against discrimination, abuse and social exclusion?

How effective will new prohibitions on age discrimination be when they come into force?

Themes include the ways in which the law has a distinct impact on the lives of older people, human rights, housing, finance, health and social care, discrimination, crime, abuse and the state's reaction, and poverty and social exclusion.

By: John Williams (Aberystwyth University UK)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9780415454216
ISBN 10: 0415454212
Pages: 292
Publication Date: 15 May 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Introduction 1. Older Persons and the Law 2. Older Persons and Human Rights 3. Older persons and mental capacity 4. Older persons and decision-making 5. Older Persons and Social Care 6. Older Persons: Abuse and Neglect 7. Older Persons and Liberty 8. Older Persons and International Law

John Williams is Emeritus Professor at Aberystwyth University in Wales He researches topics related to older persons and the law, including human rights, social care, capacity, abuse and neglect, care home design, relationships, and older prisoners. He has spoken at many conferences, appeared on TV and radio to discuss elder abuse, and advised governments and other bodies. John was an expert member of the panel investigating abuse in a care home, for the Commissioner for Older People in Northern Ireland. He works with several charities. John lives with his wife and assorted animals in the middle of a sheep farm in mid-Wales.