title: Vulnerable adults and the abolition of powers to remove a person in need of care.
abstract: The coalition Government is urging parliament to repeal the power of local authorities in England to remove a vulnerable adult who retains decision-making capacity from their home if they are in need of care and attention. The move is justified on the grounds that the power is little used, might contravene the person's human rights and does not reflect the government's person-centred and community-focused reforms of adult social care and support. This article reviews the power to remove a person to a suitable place under the National Assistance Act 1948 and argues that reforming, not repealing, the law is what is required if vulnerable adults are to be protected from abuse and neglect.
authors.forename: Richard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Griffith
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D034462:Dissent and Disputes / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D004739:England; D006806:Human Rights / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D012947:Social Work / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D035862:Vulnerable Populations / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*