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Safeguarding children and adults at risk of harm - 7. Legal framework and guidance
7.1 Key legislation includes:
- Children Act 2004
- Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018
- The Human Rights Act 1998
- The Care Act 2014
- Mental Health Act 2007
- Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004
- Domestic Abuse Act 2021
- Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015
- Equality Act 2010
- Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Modern Slavery Act 2015
7.2 Key Guidance includes:
- Norfolk Safeguarding Adults Policy Guidance 2023
Section 1 – Policy Statement (norfolksafeguardingadultsboard.info)
- Norfolk Safeguarding Adults Procedures 2023
- Procedures 2015 (norfolksafeguardingadultsboard.info)
- Norfolk Children’s services Guidance:
- Norfolk Continuum of Needs Guidance 2023
- Norfolk Guidance to Understanding Continuum of Needs | NSCP | PWWC (norfolklscp.org.uk)
- Norfolk Safeguarding Children Partnership Policies and Procedures
Polices & Procedures | Norfolk Safeguarding Children Partnership (norfolklscp.org.uk)
