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Effective social work practice relies on good understanding of the law along with the skills to use this knowledge well. This essential bookprovides a wide-ranging thematic account of social work practice in Scotland, making critical links between concepts, the contexts of practiceand first-hand experiences of Scottish social work law.The book covers important subjects such as:- Service user and carer rights- Legal and social work values- Accountability- Effective assessment- Safeguarding, risk and protection- Youth and adult criminal justice- Partnership, participation and advocacy- Delivery of personalised servicesSocial Work and the Law in Scotland is core reading for all those undertaking academic study or professional practice within the field. It is also a key resource for anyone looking to update their knowledge on the nature and development of the ever-evolving legislative landscape of Scotland.New to this Edition:- Fully updated to incorporate changes to Scottish law impacting on groups of people who are at risk and personal and community care- Combines fully updated chapters by some of the original authors with newly commissioned pieces- Reflects the pace of change in the law since the previous edition