Appropriate Adults: guidance for local authorities published by Scottish Government on 10 January 2020 March 8, 2021 / Appropriate Adult Appropriate Adults: guidance for local authorities published by Scottish Government on 10 January 2020
Section 42 of the Criminal Justice Scotland (Act 2016) was commenced 10 January 2020. This places a duty on the police (and other specified persons with power of arrest in Scotland) to facilitate the provision of communication support for vulnerable persons in custody. March 8, 2021 / Appropriate Adult Section 42 of the Criminal Justice Scotland (Act 2016) was commenced 10 January 2020. This places a duty on the police (and other specified persons with power of arrest in Scotland) to facilitate the provision of communication support for vulnerable persons in custody.
The Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2016 (Support for Vulnerable Persons) Regulations 2019 commenced 10 January 2020. Local Authorities now have a duty to deliver Appropriate Adult services and provide training for practitioners. The Care Inspectorate also have a duty to assess the quality of the services. March 8, 2021 / Appropriate Adult The Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2016 (Support for Vulnerable Persons) Regulations 2019 commenced 10 January 2020. Local Authorities now have a duty to deliver Appropriate Adult services and provide training for practitioners. The Care Inspectorate also have a duty to assess the quality of the services.
