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‘People with learning disabilities need a commissioner and a legal charter of rights’ – no they do not!
- Author:
- RICHARDS Michael
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 31(3), 2016, pp.426-430.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Since the UK Winterbourne View scandal, there have been a number of reports and responses recommending what should be done to ensure a similar scandal does not happen again. Two ideas have emerged which suggest that people with learning disabilities need a legal charter of rights and a commissioner to make a difference in their lives. This article, however, argues that although it is right that issues affecting people with learning disabilities are at the heart of discussion and debate, this does not take into account the complex, flexible and multiple identities of people with learning disabilities, and their knowledge, experiences and skills. This would be more beneficial in understanding the lives of people with the label of learning disabilities than a commissioner or a charter. (Original abstract)
Whose hands are on the purse strings?
- Author:
- HASSELL Keith
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 9.4.98, 1998, p.9.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Looks at how the funds of people with learning difficulties or a mental illness can be protected.
What is safeguarding?: easy read
- Author:
- CHANGE
- Publisher:
- Change
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 21p.
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
This easy to read guide is designed to support people with learning disabilities and other vulnerable adults to be aware of how they should and should not be treated. It highlights the importance of how vulnerable adults, and their carers, know about their rights and are empowered to be a key part of plans to stop bullying and abuse. It first describes details on The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2005, and the laws it contains, before outlining what safeguarding is, and how to spot various forms of bullying and abuse including financial abuse, emotional abuse, medical abuse, ‘friend’ crime and discrimination. The guide also presents information on what employers must do to ensure their staff are suitably qualified to help vulnerable adults.
The Mental Capacity Act
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Llais, 85, Autumn 2007, pp.11-14.
- Publisher:
- Learning Disability Wales
There are an estimated two million people in the UK who are unable to make decisions for themselves due to disability, mental illness, brain injury or dementia. The author explains the importance of the Mental Capacity Act to them.
Protecting or patronising?
- Author:
- SNELL Janet
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 17.4.03, 2003, pp.32-33.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The Sexual Offences Bill, now going though parliament, will outlaw sex for people who have learning difficulties if they lack the capacity to consent. Talks to two different people with differing views on the proposed legislation.
Warning: health choices can kill
- Authors:
- FLYNN Margaret, KEYWOOD Kirsty, FOVARGUE Sara
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 5(1), February 2003, pp.30-34.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The White Paper 'Valuing people' is shaped by the principles of legal and civil rights, independence, choice and inclusion. This article argues that in matters of health that are not within the experiences of adults with learning difficulties, a duty of care should override choice.
Why justice remains elusive for people with learning difficulties
- Author:
- REVANS Lauren
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 24.01.02, 2002, pp.18-19.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The People of Criminal Evidence Act 1984 was intended to offer a better standard of justice to vulnerable adults. Discusses whether it has been fully implemented.
Should sex have legal boundaries
- Author:
- BRAMMER Alison
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 5(3), August 2000, pp.26-29.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The link between law and the sexual health of people with learning disabilities is not immediately apparent. This article focuses on two areas where law imposes restrictive limits under the guise of the need for protection. Whether this can be justified as appropriate is questioned, and it may be argued that discrimination operates to deny full opportunity for sexuality.
Rough justice
- Author:
- ALLEN Daniel
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 21.8.97, 1997, pp.20-21.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
People with learning difficulties who become involved in the justice system are dogged from the outset by outdated procedures and unfair value judgements about their abilities. The author explains how the draft Mental Incapacity Bill could change things for the better.
Proposals for a 'Mental Incapacity Bill' to provide additional safeguards to vulnerable adults
- Author:
- DIESFELD Kate
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 1(2), April 1996, pp.34-37.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Although the Registered Homes Act 1984 provides some protection for people with learning disabilities living in registered homes, the Law Commission has identified the need for further safeguards. A draft Parliamentary Bill has been drawn up but as yet there are no plans to enact it. Using case studies, this article provides an analysis of Sections 36-44 of the Mental Incapacity Bill as it affects public law protection for people with learning difficulties who live in community settings. Asks whether we need any more protective legislation?