Adult protection and the law in Scotland.
Smith, Nicolaauthor.
Young, Nairn R.,author.
Patrick, Hilary,editor.
Haywards Heath : Bloomsbury Professional,
[2016]
Previous edition: 2009, by Hilary Patrick and Nicola Smith.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. The development of child protection law in Scotland -- 2. The legal framework -- 3. Adult protection committees -- 4. Key organisations and individuals -- 5. Principles in adult protection law -- 6. Harm and abuse -- 7. Financial harm and abuse -- 8. Local authorities' duty to investigate harm -- 9. Emergencies -- 10. Supporting the adult -- 11. Transition from child to adult protection -- 12. Court measures of protection -- 13. Cooperation and confidentiality -- 14. Adult protection and human rights.
Scotland.
Adults
Capacity and disability
Restraining orders