The Academic Network of European Disability Experts (ANED) was established to provide a mechanism for monitoring and evaluating EU laws and policies that affect disabled people. This annotated overview of EU legislation and policy instruments both updates and extends a provisional mapping of legislative instruments first conducted for ANED in 2008. The review covers both disability-specific...
The Academic Network of European Disability Experts (ANED) was established to provide a mechanism for monitoring and evaluating EU laws and policies that affect disabled people. This annotated overview of EU legislation and policy instruments both updates and extends a provisional mapping of legislative instruments first conducted for ANED in 2008. The review covers both disability-specific and mainstream instruments. It provides evidence of the extent to which disability is being mainstreamed in different areas of EU law and policy. The summaries and examples presented here relate to primary and secondary EU legislation, as well as soft-law instruments that are currently in force.
This factsheet sets out Ofsted's policy and understanding of the law about the numbers and ages of children you may care for when registered on the Early Years and Childcare Registers. It also outlines what you should do if your circumstances change and you have to change the condition of registration.
This factsheet sets out Ofsted's policy and understanding of the law about the numbers and ages of children you may care for when registered on the Early Years and Childcare Registers. It also outlines what you should do if your circumstances change and you have to change the condition of registration.
Professional Social Work, November 2011, pp.20-21.
Publisher:
British Association of Social Workers
Over the past 18 months there have been a number of developments that point to a long overdue focus on adult protection. This article looks briefly at recent initiatives. These include the Law Commission's recommendation that adult safeguarding boards in England should be placed on a statutory footing. Developments in Northern Ireland, with the Northern Ireland Adult Safeguarding Partnership
Over the past 18 months there have been a number of developments that point to a long overdue focus on adult protection. This article looks briefly at recent initiatives. These include the Law Commission's recommendation that adult safeguarding boards in England should be placed on a statutory footing. Developments in Northern Ireland, with the Northern Ireland Adult Safeguarding Partnership developing a new strategy. The review of the 'In Safe Hands' guidance in Wales and improvements in adult safeguarding practice in Scotland with the Adult Support Protection (Scotland) Act 2007.
Subject terms:
law, regulation, social workers, safeguarding adults;
European Journal of Social Work, 14(2), 2011, pp.247-263.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Swedish legislation which came into force in January 1999 prohibiting the purchase of sex has, for a long time, been the only one of its kind in the world, in that it only targets the purchase and not the sale of sex, which remains legal. The purpose of this article is to present and discuss the attitudes of the Swedish people to this law. A questionnaire was sent out to a sample of 2500...
Swedish legislation which came into force in January 1999 prohibiting the purchase of sex has, for a long time, been the only one of its kind in the world, in that it only targets the purchase and not the sale of sex, which remains legal. The purpose of this article is to present and discuss the attitudes of the Swedish people to this law. A questionnaire was sent out to a sample of 2500 individuals aged between 18 and 74; 1134 completed questionnaires were returned. The questions in this instrument related to: views on the legislation prohibiting the purchase of sex; attitudes to any eventual criminalisation of the sale of sex; and any personal experience of the purchase or sale of sex. The results showed that a large majority of Swedes want to retain the law, even if they do not have strong confidence that the law reduces the supply or demand. It was also shown that the law mainly influenced those who already had a negative attitude towards prostitution. Furthermore the Swedes, particularly women, would even like to criminalise the sale of sex. When it comes to the purchase of sex, the responses indicated that the number of customers has, as a result of the legislation, decreased somewhat.
A practical guide and overview of child care law and policy guidance as it related to post-devolution Wales. It refers to case law, the public ombudsman decisions, and practical examples. It is primarily aimed at social workers at qualifying and post-qualifying levels.
A practical guide and overview of child care law and policy guidance as it related to post-devolution Wales. It refers to case law, the public ombudsman decisions, and practical examples. It is primarily aimed at social workers at qualifying and post-qualifying levels.
An information leaflet providing advice and information for those thinking of adopting a child from overseas. It describes the sorts of children who may be adopted in this way; the procedures involved; and legal, health and developmental issues. The leaflet includes a list of useful organisations and selected further reading.
An information leaflet providing advice and information for those thinking of adopting a child from overseas. It describes the sorts of children who may be adopted in this way; the procedures involved; and legal, health and developmental issues. The leaflet includes a list of useful organisations and selected further reading.
After a three-year review, the Law Commission has issued recommendations for the reform of adult social care law. The main proposals, their costs, likelihood of implementation and what they may mean for social care are summarised. Potential changes are discussed under the headings of: basic principles, assessment, eligibility criteria, carers, adult safeguarding; personalisation and health.
After a three-year review, the Law Commission has issued recommendations for the reform of adult social care law. The main proposals, their costs, likelihood of implementation and what they may mean for social care are summarised. Potential changes are discussed under the headings of: basic principles, assessment, eligibility criteria, carers, adult safeguarding; personalisation and health.
Subject terms:
law, social welfare law, social care provision, adult social care;
WALES. Welsh Assembly Government. Protection of Vulnerable Adults Project Board
Publisher:
Wales. Welsh Assembly Government
Publication year:
2011
Pagination:
33p.
Place of publication:
Cardiff
The Protection of Vulnerable Adults Project Board was established in February 2008 to review the Assembly Government’s adult protection policies and guidance. This report sets out recommendations for the Deputy Minister concerning the areas of service which it has examined so far and makes suggestions as to how existing adult protection arrangements in Wales should be strengthened, to ensure that they remain appropriate and robust. In making these recommendations the Board was aware of the impact of the current financial situation on the availability of resources to implement these recommendations. It has taken the approach of recommending what is needed to ensure robust arrangements for the protection of vulnerable adults in Wales. It is then left up to policy makers to determine the extent to which these recommendations can be taken forward within the constraints of the available resources. The report makes 2 overarching recommendations: to review the need for further legislation in the field of adult protection; and to replace the ‘In Safe Hands’ guidance. These are supported by a range of supporting recommendations.
The Protection of Vulnerable Adults Project Board was established in February 2008 to review the Assembly Government’s adult protection policies and guidance. This report sets out recommendations for the Deputy Minister concerning the areas of service which it has examined so far and makes suggestions as to how existing adult protection arrangements in Wales should be strengthened, to ensure that they remain appropriate and robust. In making these recommendations the Board was aware of the impact of the current financial situation on the availability of resources to implement these recommendations. It has taken the approach of recommending what is needed to ensure robust arrangements for the protection of vulnerable adults in Wales. It is then left up to policy makers to determine the extent to which these recommendations can be taken forward within the constraints of the available resources. The report makes 2 overarching recommendations: to review the need for further legislation in the field of adult protection; and to replace the ‘In Safe Hands’ guidance. These are supported by a range of supporting recommendations.
Subject terms:
law, vulnerable adults, safeguarding adults, government policy;
Social Care and Neurodisability, 2(1), 2011, pp.48-53.
Publisher:
Emerald
A statutory will is for someone who lacks the mental capacity to make their own will. It is authorised by the Court of Protection, and allows someone to execute the will on behalf of the patient. This article summarises information pertaining to these statutory wills. It draws on case examples exploring the benefits of making an application for such a will. It describes who can make the application, what is involved, and details how the court makes its decision. A statutory will can prevent an unfair division of the patient’s estate, and where a patient is able to express their wishes, but lacks testamentary capacity, it can be the only way of carrying out such wishes. The article suggests that carers can play an important part in all stages of the application process because they generally spend the most time with a patient. The carer may be able to spot where an application may be appropriate, and may be able to assist solicitors with drafting the application.
A statutory will is for someone who lacks the mental capacity to make their own will. It is authorised by the Court of Protection, and allows someone to execute the will on behalf of the patient. This article summarises information pertaining to these statutory wills. It draws on case examples exploring the benefits of making an application for such a will. It describes who can make the application, what is involved, and details how the court makes its decision. A statutory will can prevent an unfair division of the patient’s estate, and where a patient is able to express their wishes, but lacks testamentary capacity, it can be the only way of carrying out such wishes. The article suggests that carers can play an important part in all stages of the application process because they generally spend the most time with a patient. The carer may be able to spot where an application may be appropriate, and may be able to assist solicitors with drafting the application.
Highlights the legal risks for social workers conducting assessments in other countries. The article includes advice from the charity Child and Families Across Borders.
Highlights the legal risks for social workers conducting assessments in other countries. The article includes advice from the charity Child and Families Across Borders.