Adult Protection and the Law in Scotland
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- ISBN 9781526523402
- Weight: 600g
- Dimensions: 156 x 234mm
- Publication Date: 07 Nov 2024
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
- Language: English
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Adult Protection and the Law in Scotland is an authoritative resource for professionals trying to navigate the complex framework of adult protection law and practice.
The third edition includes legislative developments arising from the Mental Health (Scotland) Act 2015 and the Self-directed support (Scotland) Act 2013. It covers the new revised Code of Practice being introduced to the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007. The purpose of which is to ensure Adult Support and Protection guidance takes account of policy and practice developments since the Act was introduced in 2007, and thus bring the guidance up to date with current legislation and relevant changes in policy.
This title also covers Court Measures of Protection with practical information on preparation for adult protection hearings, drafting applications, addressing sheriffs, use of temporary orders, warrants for arrest and remedies for breach of orders including a new section on contempt of court.
Nicola Smith is a Solicitor at Cairn Legal, a law firm specialising in 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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