Human rights
All adults who have capacity have the right to make their own choices about their lives, and these choices should be respected if they are made freely. Human rights legislation protects this, while a broader human rights approach seeks to maximise participation and promote adults’ voices. The resources in this category will help put human rights at the heart of ASP work.
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Rights, choices and decisions (5 Nations)
1 Dec 2025These are the slides from a 5 Nations webinar held in February 2024. This series of webinars shares adult support…
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A fairer Scotland for disabled people: Progress report
Briefings, reviews and reportsNational framework for Adult Support and Protection learning and development in Scotland (references and links)17 Nov 2025This is a progress report by Scottish Government. It relates to the United Nations Convention on the Rights…
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Human Rights Act 1998
National framework for Adult Support and Protection learning and development in Scotland (references and links)National guidance and frameworks17 Nov 2025The Human Rights Act 1998 (HRA) is a UK law that brings the rights enshrined in the European Convention…
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Adult safeguarding legislation: Navigating the borderlands between mental capacity, mental health and social care law and practice
Briefings, reviews and reportsNational framework for Adult Support and Protection learning and development in Scotland (references and links)17 Nov 2025This paper explores research evidence on the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007. In particular, it considers…
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The local authority as welfare guardian (Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership)
17 Nov 2025This video, part of Dundee’s bitesize video series on the Adults with Incapacity Act 2000, explains the role…
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Supported decision-making: Good practice guide
National framework for Adult Support and Protection learning and development in Scotland (references and links)National guidance and frameworks17 Nov 2025Supported decision-making maximises an individual’s ability to ensure that their rights, will and preferences are at the centre…
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Equality Act 2010
17 Nov 2025The Equality Act 2010 came into force on 1 October 2010. It sets out the personal characteristics that…
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Universal Declaration of Human Rights
17 Nov 2025The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a milestone document in the history of human rights. Drafted…
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European Convention on Human Rights
National framework for Adult Support and Protection learning and development in Scotland (references and links)National guidance and frameworks17 Nov 2025Human rights requirements lie behind Adult Support and Protection legislation and policy in Scotland. The European Convention on…
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Health and Social Care standards: My support, my life
17 Nov 2025These Health and Social Care Standards set out what everyone should expect when using health, social care or…
