Explanatory Notes

Care Act 2014

2014 CHAPTER 23

14 May 2014

Commentary on Sections

Part 1 – Care and Support

Safeguarding adults at risk of abuse or neglect

Section 46 - Abolition of local authority’s power to remove persons in need of care

299. This section repeals the current power for local authorities to remove people from their homes under section 47 of the National Assistance Act 1948.