1 Key Concepts and Functions in the Act

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Foreword vii
4. Preface ix
5. Acknowledgements xi
6. Abbreviations xiii
7. Table of Statutes xv
8. Table of Statutory Instruments xxi
9. Introduction xxiii
10. 1 Key Concepts and Functions in the Act 1
11. 2 Council Duties and Powers 21
12. 3 Assessment Orders 33
13. 4 Removal Orders 45
14. 5 Banning Orders 57
15. 6 Urgent Use of Protection Orders 73
16. 7 Protection Orders – Guidance on Court Procedures 79
17. 8 2007 Act, Part 2 (Adults with Incapacity) 87
18. 9 Links With and Differences From Other Legislation 95
19. Appendix 1 Glossary 99
20. Appendix 2 Letters and Information Sheet on the Act 115
21. Appendix 3 Vulnerable Witnesses (Scotland) Act 2004 – Application in Protection Orders 123
22. Index 127