Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007

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The 2007 Act introduces measures to identify support, and protect adults who may be at risk of harm whether as a result of their own or someone else's conduct. These measures include:

· A requirement that specified public bodies must inform and co-operate with councils and each other about adult protection.

· Clarifying the roles and responsibilities of the public bodies in relation to adult protection.

· Placing a duty on councils to consider Advocacy or other services, as appropriate to an adult at risk. However, it is good practice that Advocacy be considered in all circumstances.

· Placing a duty on councils to make the necessary inquiries and investigations to establish whether or not further intervention is required to protect the adult.

· The establishment of Adult Protection Committees.

· A range of Protection Orders.