Title: Vulnerable adults and the law /
Authors: Herring, Jonathan,
Date: 2016
Publisher: Oxford University Press,
Physical description: xvii, 270 pages ; 24 cm
Language: English
LC classification: K
Abstract: Through an examination of current case law, this book provides the first sustained treatment of vulnerable adults, discussing the legal position of those whose ability to make decisions for themselves is impaired.
Contents: 1. Introducing vulnerability -- 2. Defining vulnerability -- 3. Vulnerable adults and capacity -- 4. The use of the inherent jurisdiction and vulnerable people -- 5. Vulnerable adults and human rights -- 6. Public authorities and vulnerable adults -- 7. Criminal law and the protection of vulnerable adults -- 8. Contract law and vulnerability -- 9. Concluding thoughts.
Subject headings (LCSH): Capacity and disability--Great Britain.; Insanity (Law)--Great Britain.; Mental health laws--Great Britain.