Adult Protection and the Law in Scotland
(Paperback, 2nd edition)
Available Formats
Paperback, 3rd edition
Published: 16th January 2025
Paperback, 2nd edition
Published: 25th February 2016
Publishing Details
Adult Protection and the Law in Scotland
By (Author) Nicola Smith
By (author) Nairn R Young
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Bloomsbury Professional
25th February 2016
2nd edition
United Kingdom
Classifications
Professional and Scholarly
Non Fiction
Family law
346.411013
Physical Properties
Paperback
272
Width 156mm, Height 234mm
424g
Description
Adult Protection and the Law in Scotland provides a guide to the general principles of legislation in relation to adult protection. This updated text includes a new chapter on financial harm and abuse covering topics such as commercial debt, mis-selling products, insurance and loans. This title includes coverage of the Self Directed Support (Scotland) Act 2013 and Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007, Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 including creation of Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) and Care Inspectorate and the principles of the Self Directed Support Act. 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.
Author Bio
Nicola Smith is a Solicitor at Cairn Legal and Nairn Young is Principal Solicitor at North Lanarkshire Council.
