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Protecting vulnerable adults in Singapore: the creation of the Vulnerable Adults Act 2018

Protecting vulnerable adults in Singapore: the creation of the Vulnerable Adults Act 2018 The purpose of this paper is to describe and analyse the development and content of the Vulnerable Adults Act 2018 (hereafter “the Act”) in Singapore. It reports the parliamentary processes and deliberations.Design/methodology/approachA synthesis of publicly available research, policy documents, parliamentary debate, media reports and commentary.FindingsThe paper sets the Act’s development and aims in Singapore’s social and legal contexts. It notes the interface with other legislation and the focus of the Act on community and family abuse and neglect.Research limitations/implicationsThe paper suggests some areas for research including how the Act is used and its impact and also points to areas where the Act does not apply.Practical implicationsThe paper outlines new professional powers and responsibilities and the role of government and community-based organisations.Originality/valueThis paper provides an early account of the genesis and aims of the new legislation, its powers and administration. Also, international comparisons are drawn. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png The Journal of Adult Protection Emerald Publishing

Protecting vulnerable adults in Singapore: the creation of the Vulnerable Adults Act 2018

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Emerald Publishing
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The purpose of this paper is to describe and analyse the development and content of the Vulnerable Adults Act 2018 (hereafter “the Act”) in Singapore. It reports the parliamentary processes and deliberations.Design/methodology/approachA synthesis of publicly available research, policy documents, parliamentary debate, media reports and commentary.FindingsThe paper sets the Act’s development and aims in Singapore’s social and legal contexts. It notes the interface with other legislation and the focus of the Act on community and family abuse and neglect.Research limitations/implicationsThe paper suggests some areas for research including how the Act is used and its impact and also points to areas where the Act does not apply.Practical implicationsThe paper outlines new professional powers and responsibilities and the role of government and community-based organisations.Originality/valueThis paper provides an early account of the genesis and aims of the new legislation, its powers and administration. Also, international comparisons are drawn.

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The Journal of Adult Protection – Emerald Publishing

Published: Dec 10, 2020

Keywords: Singapore; Vulnerable adults; Law; Policy

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