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A dedicated team has been in place for many years and there is clear governance and accountability, but the accountability and the responsibility for decision making is ultimately mine.
In the Parliament’s 20th year, it is appropriate to stop and ask what more we need to do across adult social care, including on charging, but there are other matters to take into account in that regard, too. Thank you for that helpful answer.
The issue is whether that approach goes far enough and whether there is enough accountability, or whether a more structured system is preferred—one that is based on statute, perhaps with statutory guidance, as exists in certain parts of Canada.
They have been given clearer direction regarding their role of looking at local policing plans, holding local commanders to account and considering how the plans are delivered.
Scrutiny of Ombudsman, Commissioner, Commission and Regulator accountable to the Committee
The Committee has a role in scrutinising the performance of the following bodies who are accountable to the Parliament:
The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO);
The Commissioner for Ethical Standards in Public Life in Sc...
It should be the option that restricts the person's freedom as little as possible.
Principle 3: take account of the wishes of the adult
In deciding if an action or decision is to be made, and what that should be, account shall be taken of the present and past wishes and feelings of the adult as far as they can be asc...