Adult Support and Protection
Adult Support Protection (Scotland) Act 2007
The main provisions create new measures to protect adults who are believed to be
at risk of harm. These include rights of entry to places where adults are thought
to be at risk of harm, a range of protection orders including assessment, removal
of the adult at risk, and banning of the person causing the harm; and supporting
the creation of multi-disciplinary adult protection committees. The chair of the
committee must be independent of the Council.
The acts provides that Councils, the NHS and Police will work closely together in
carrying out investigations and putting in place protective measures.
The act creates the role of Council Officer to carry out Council duties under the
act.
The act is guided by general principles, quite similar to those contained in the
adults with incapacity and mental health laws; benefit, least restrictive options,
inclusion, participation, carers views, past & present views and feelings of
the adult.
In this respect the act very much complements other legislation, contributing to
a more complete 'toolbox' of options in providing; support & protection; care
& treatment; capacity & safety.