Marriage Proposals within an Adult Support and Protection Context A Discussion Paper for Adult Protection Committees

The NAPC received a request from the Social Work Scotland Adult Support and Protection
Network to explore issues relating to concerns about adults at risk of harm registering to
marry in terms of current legislation and guidance. This is based upon local experience of
adults at risk of harm registering to marry and concern that their status in this regard is not a
factor that can be considered unless there is also a level of incapacity. Although this paper
has been reviewed by a solicitor, please note that none of the information contained in this
paper constitutes legal advice. This paper has been produced as a discussion paper for
Adult Protection Committees (APCs) to assist in the consideration of these complex legal
and practice issues