Briefing paper: The need for a criminal offence of elder abuse

This briefing paper outlines the failure of the Criminal Justice System to adequately protect older victims of elder abuse, and explains the need for an aggravated offence.

Briefing paper: The need for a criminal offence of elder abuse

Published: January 1, 2016

Publisher: Action on Elder Abuse Scotland

Author(s): Action on Elder Abuse Scotland

Category(s): Harm

Briefing paper: The need for a criminal offence of elder abuse

Published: January 1, 2016

Publisher: Action on Elder Abuse Scotland

Author(s): Action on Elder Abuse Scotland

Category(s): Harm

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