Current legislation
• Human Rights Act (1998)
• Care Standards Act (2000)
• Sexual Offences Act (2003)
• Domestic Violence and Crimes Act (2004)
• Mental Capacity Act (2005)
• Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (2006)
• Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (2009)
• Equality Act (2010)
• Protection of Freedoms Act (2012)
• Care Act (2014)
• Modern Slavery Act (2015)
• Counter Terrorism and Security Act (2015)
How many did you know?
The main legislation in Safeguarding Adults is the Care Act (2014). The next few slides will provide
further information on the Care Act.