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Unit 7 Legislation table
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Unit 7- LO3 Legislation tableName of legislation How it protects and safeguards
Human Rights Act 1998 This Act enables specific rights to be given to
every person living in the UK. It promotes for
example the right to life, freedom from
degrading treatment and respect for private
and family life. All public authorities
(organisations which provides public functions),
e.g. a hospital, the police or the courts must
respect and protect your human rights. Your
right to freedom from torture and inhuman or
degrading treatment/ prohibition of torture is
protected by article 1 meaning service users
should not be physically punished or tortured
for their behaviour and their dignity and
respect should be maintained at all times.
Your right to freedom from slavery and forced
labour is protected by article 2 meaning you
should not be forced into work through threats
of repercussions (minimum wage). Your right to
personal liberty and security is protected by
article 8 meaning you cannot be detained for
reasons other than criminal activity (must have
evidence for it) or mental health issues. Your
right to a fair trial is protected by article 9
meaning if you are being prosecuted for an
offence, the evidence will be heard before a
court and charges made in accordance with the
law.
Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Care Quality The Act established the Care Quality
Commission) Commission (CQC) as the regulator to provide
registration and inspection of health and adult
social care services together for the first time,
including primary care services such as
hospitals, GP Practices, dental practices, and
care homes.
Care Act 2014 The Act requires local authorities to make
enquires if an individual is being abused or
neglected or is at risk of abuse or neglect. It
requires local authorities to set up multi-agency
safeguarding adult boards to review cases
when individuals die as a result of abuse or
neglect. It introduced the Duty of Candour and
Fundamental Standards on which all service
providers are inspected.
Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 This Act implemented the vetting and barring
scheme to ensure that people considered
unsuitable to work with vulnerable adults and
children are not able to do so. This
Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (SVGA)
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