Adult Safeguarding Legislation - National

Use the links on this page to view legislation that has an impact on safeguarding adults.

• Care Act 2014 and Care Act Statutory Guidance (see Chapter 14 Safeguarding)
• Crime and Disorder Act 1998
• Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2012
• Health and Social Care Act 2012
• House of Commons Select Committee Report on Elder Abuse
• Housing Act 1996
• Human Rights Act 1998
• Lasting Powers of Attorney, Enduring Powers of Attorney and Public Guardian Regulations 2007
• Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Ministry of Justice Human Rights: Human Lives
• National Health Service Act 2006
• Office of the Public Guardian  
• Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998
• Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (2006)
• Sexual Offences Act 2003