Adult Support and Protection

Question 1

what are some key legislations for adult support and protection (3 legislations)?

Answer 1

• adults with incapacity (scotland) act 2000
  allows intervention in adults welfare and financial affairs where lacks capacity
• mental health (care and treatment) (scotland) act 2003
  enables medical professionals to detain and treat people on the grounds of mental disorder
• human rights act 1998
  rights of individuals must be upheld at all times