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Protection of Adults in Care (Prevention of Harm and Exploitation) Bill

Amend the Human Rights Act 1998 to extend the definition of public authority to include any body acting pursuant to a contract with a public body to perform a function of a public nature; to confer new functions on local authorities in relation to persons in need of care or protection provided by such authorities; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Protection of Adults in Care (Prevention of Harm and Exploitation) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 13 June 2007 by Paul Burstow (Liberal Democrat). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 13 Jun 2007
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 26 Oct 2007.