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Policy briefs

A UK-Wide Approach to Adult Protection: National policy on powers.

Does England need stronger powers of entry legislation? This Hourglass policy briefing paper explores the policy and legislation on current adult protection powers in the four nations, specifically concentrating on power of entry.

Within this piece, Hourglass outlines the background, examines the salient issues in this area, and outlines key future policy recommendations for policymakers, legislators, and practitioners.