| Adult Protection and the Law in Scotland Contributor(s): Smith, Nicola (Author), Young, Nairn R. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1780438710 ISBN-13: 9781780438719 Publisher: Tottel Publishing OUR PRICE: $68.35 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Law | Disability - Law | Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice - Law | Mental Health |
| Dewey: 346.411 |
| LCCN: 2018404623 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (0.93 lbs) 272 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher 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. |