Commission updates position statement on Section 13ZA, Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968 in relation to Coronavirus

The Commission has today published a statement on the practice of moves from hospital to care homes for people who lack capacity. During the Covid-19 pandemic, emergency legislation was introduced outlining easements to s13za of the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968. These easements were never enacted and have now expired. Our statement gives advice to services on the existing legal position when considering these moves.