Working to safeguard adults is a complex area of practice that requires careful balancing of autonomy, protection and risk. In order to make good, lawful judgements about when and …
Construction Law explores the general principles which govern civil liability for the design and construction of building works. Essentially it is concerned with three key …
Practice issues surrounding the legal concept of capacity are of fundamental importance to social work. The profession is committed to maximizing service users' autonomy yet …
This book provides social work practitioners and allied professionals with an applied understanding of the formal legislation, policy and guidance relating to young people who are …
What does the law require of social workers when deciding how to intervene to protect children and adults at risk? What social work standards should guide decisions about whether, …
How do you apply the principles, structures and processes of the law to everyday practice? Drawing on a wealth of contemporary case examples, this handy pocket book demystifies the …
