Adults Scotland
Legislation, Statutory and Good Practice Guidance
In Scotland theScottishGovernment hold responsibility for safeguarding adults at risk who are over 16 years of age. The Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 instructs ever council area to set up Multi-agency Adult Protection Committees and are responsible locally for multi-agency policy, procedures guidance and practice for safeguarding and protecting adults
Including
Female Genital Mutilation (Protection and Guidance) (Scotland) Act 2020 (legislation.gov.uk)
Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020
Vulnerable Witnesses (Criminal Evidence) (Scotland) Act 2019
Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018
Abusive Behaviour and Sexual Harm (Scotland) Act 2016
Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015
Victims and Witnesses (Scotland) Act 2014
Protection of Freedom Act 2012
Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007
Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (Scotland) 2007
Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004
Sex Offender Act 1997 see also 2003
An Act to require the notification of information to the police by persons who have committed certain sexual offences; to make provision with respect to the commission of certain sexual acts outside the United Kingdom; and for connected purposes.
Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003.
Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000
Freedom of Information Act 2000
Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998
HEALTH and SOCIAL CARE
Health and Care (Staffing)(Scotland)Act 2019
Age of Legal Capacity (Scotland) Act 1991
Part 2.4: A person under the age of 16 years shall have legal capacity to consent on his own behalf to any surgical, medical or dental procedure or treatment where, in the opinion of a qualified medical practitioner attending him, he is capable of understanding the nature and possible consequences of the procedure or treatment.
Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968
Other
Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010
Statutory Guidance
General
Revised Prevent Duty Guidance: for Scotland 2019
Prevent Duty Guidance: for further education institutions in Scotland 2019
Prevent Duty Guidance: for higher education institutions in Scotland 2019
Adult Support and Protection: Multi-Agency Guidelines August 2013
Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007: Code of Practice
Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 Code of Practice 2011
For persons authorised under intervention orders and guardians
Good Practice Guidance
General
Enhanced Due Diligence: Safeguarding for external partners published October 2018 (UK)
Responding To Female Genital Mutilation In Scotland Multi-Agency Guidance 2017
Criminal Exploitation of children and vulnerable adults: County Lines guidance 2017
Whistleblowing: Prescribed persons guidance 2017
Health
GMC Confidentiality: good practice in handling patient information (2017)
Safeguarding Children and Young People: Roles and Competencies for Healthcare Staff 2019
Child Sexual Exploitation - A Guide for Health Practitioners 2017
GMC Confidentiality: good practice in handling patient information (2017)
REGULATED AUTHORITIES
For Health and Social Care
Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014
Health and Care Standards 2018
For Charities
OSCR Scottish Charity Regulator
Section 66 of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005
Safeguarding Guidance: Keeping vulnerable beneficiaries safe 2018
Guidance and good practice for Charity Trustees
TOP TEN Practical Safeguarding Steps 2018 from the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR)
