Human Rights Act 1998: implications for adult protection

Abstract

The recent incorporation of the European Convention on Human Rights into UK domestic law as the Human Rights Act 1998 is predicted to have a major impact on all aspects of life. Here, Alison Brammer provides a comprehensive overview of the Act and looks specifically at how it may affect adult protection policy and practice.

Citation

Brammer, A. (2001), "Human Rights Act 1998: implications for adult protection", The Journal of Adult Protection, Vol. 3 No. 1, pp. 43-52. https://doi.org/10.1108/14668203200100007