Legislation's Flashcards
When was The Human Rights Act introduced
1998
What were the Human Rights Acts main effects
Seeking justice, public bodies and new laws being compatible with convention
How does the Data Protection work by
- Setting up rules that people have to follow
2. Having a commissioner to enforce the rules
When was the Children Act updated and why
2004 due to the case studies of Victoria Climbe and Baby P
What does it mean by someone lacking mental capacity
not being able to make your own decisions
what are the 2 stages of capacity
Does the person have an impairment due to a result of a possible illness etc.
Does the impairment restrict them from making a decision.
What acts are combined to become the Equality Act 2010
Sex discrimination act, disability discrimination act and the race relations act
What are the main aims of the Health and Social Care act
Role of quality care commission is strengthened
Increase GP’s power to commission services for their patients
What does an advocate do
A person who speaks on your behalf
