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Legislation – the safeguarding of vulnerable groups act 2006

What is the safeguarding of vulnerable groups act 2006?

The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (c 47) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It was created following the UK Government accepting recommendation 19 of the inquiry headed by Sir Michael Bichard, which was set up in the wake of the Soham Murders.

Why was this act introduced?

The act in 2006 was passed to help avoid harm, or risk of harm, by preventing people who are deemed unsuitable to work with children and vulnerable adults from gaining access to them through their work. The Independent Safeguarding Authority was established as a result of this Act.

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The Data Protection Act controls how your personal
information is used by organisations, businesses or the government. 

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The Data Protection Act controls how your personal
information is used by organisations, businesses or the government. 

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Everyone responsible for using data has to follow strict rules called ‘data protection principles’. They must make sure the information is:

used fairly and lawfully.
used for limited, specifically stated purposes.
used in a way that is adequate, relevant and not excessive.
accurate.
kept for no longer than is absolutely necessary.
handled according to people’s data protection rights.
kept safe and secure.
not transferred outside the European Economic Area without adequate protection.

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The Sexual Offences Act 2003 (c 42) is an Act of the
Parliament of the United Kingdom. It replaced older sexual offences laws with
more specific and explicit wording.

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The Sexual Offences Act 2003 (c 42) is an Act of the
Parliament of the United Kingdom. It replaced older sexual offences laws with
more specific and explicit wording.

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It tackles sexual abuse.

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Mental Health Act
1983                                                 Legislation 

 

The Mental Health Act is the law which sets out when you can
be admitted, detained and treated in hospital against your wishes. It is also
known as being 'sectioned'. For this to happen, certain people must agree that
you have a mental disorder that requires a stay in hospital.

There are cases when a person can be detained (also known as
sectioned) under the Mental Health Act (1983) and treated without their
agreement.

The Mental Health Act (1983) is the main piece of
legislation that covers the assessment, treatment and rights of people with a
mental health disorder.

People detained under the Mental Health Act need urgent
treatment for a mental health disorder and are at risk of harm to themselves or
others.

 

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Mental Health Act
1983                                                 Legislation 

 

The Mental Health Act is the law which sets out when you can
be admitted, detained and treated in hospital against your wishes. It is also
known as being 'sectioned'. For this to happen, certain people must agree that
you have a mental disorder that requires a stay in hospital.

There are cases when a person can be detained (also known as
sectioned) under the Mental Health Act (1983) and treated without their
agreement.

The Mental Health Act (1983) is the main piece of
legislation that covers the assessment, treatment and rights of people with a
mental health disorder.

People detained under the Mental Health Act need urgent
treatment for a mental health disorder and are at risk of harm to themselves or
others.

 

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mental capacity act it applies to everyone who is involved in care and treatement of people aged 16 or over . it is designed to protect and restore power to those vulnerables who lack capacity . 

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mental capacity act it applies to everyone who is involved in care and treatement of people aged 16 or over . it is designed to protect and restore power to those vulnerables who lack capacity . 