Evolution and devolution: Scottish legislation relevant to people with intellectual disabilities within mental health and forensic services. (14th December 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Douds, Fergus; Haut, Fabian
• Editors: Fergus Douds and Professor Michael Brown, Dr
• Is Part Of: Journal of intellectual disabilities and offending behaviour. Volume 6:Number 3/4(2015)
• Page Start: 127
• Page End: 136
• Publication Date: 2015-12-14
• Subjects: Intellectual disability -- Scotland -- Forensic -- Mental health -- Learning disability -- Legislation; Offenders with mental disabilities -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; People with mental disabilities and crime -- Periodicals; Learning disabilities -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; 364.38
• DOI: 10.1108/JIDOB-08-2015-0017
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-8824

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: – The purpose of this paper is to describe the evolution of legislation relevant to people with intellectual disabilities (IDs) since the Scottish Parliament came into being in 1999; this will be particularly relevant to practitioners working with people with IDs within mental health and forensic mental health services. Design/methodology/approach: – A descriptive review of the relevant legislation, setting this out in the chronological order in which the legislation was enacted. Findings: – The paper demonstrates that legislative reform is a dynamic and evolving process, responsive to social, political and legal agendas. Research limitations/implications: – The paper is limited to a description of the relevant legislation in only one part of the UK (Scotland). Practical implications: – A helpful summary of the relevant legislation is provided which should be of particular value to readers/practitioners from outwith Scotland. Originality/value: – The paper provides an up to date account of the legislative reform in Scotland during the period 1999-2015.