Legislation

Section 42 – Enquiry by local authority

Introduction

This section places a duty on local authorities to make enquiries, or cause enquiries to me made, where certain adults are considered to be experiencing or at risk of abuse or neglect. The purpose of the enquiries is to decide if any safeguarding action is necessary and if so, who is to take it. Access […]

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