Social Work Law in Scotland

Thomas G Guthrie

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Bloomsbury Professional
01 July 2018

Social work; Law as it applies to other professions; Social security & welfare law

Social Work Law in Scotland provides a practical guide to the legal framework within which social work operates. Providing accessible explanations of law, the book provides coverage of key areas of law in social work including those relating to children, families and adult services.

Social Work Law in Scotland is designed for use by students studying for a degree in social work as well as those in the profession.

This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Scottish Law, Scots Law Student and Scottish General Practice online service.

By: Thomas G Guthrie
Imprint: Bloomsbury Professional
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 4th edition
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
Weight: 698g
ISBN: 9781784513245
ISBN 10: 1784513245
Pages: 560
Publication Date: 01 July 2018
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1 The Scottish legal context of social work 2 General law relevant to social work 3 Children and their families 4 Local authority services to children 5 Children in need of supervision or emergency protection 6 Community care 7 Incapacity 8 Mental health 9 Adult support and protection 10 Offenders 11 Professional regulation, responsibility and accountability 12 Changes

Tom Guthrie is Professor Emeritus and formerly Professor of Private Law at the University of Glasgow.