Learning Disabilities, Sex and the Law : A Practical Guide

It is divided into three sections - sex, the law and people with learning disabilities, putting it into practice and the law in more detail.

The book offers support to staff in this difficult field of work and guides them to seek advice from appropriate people and places.

It contains a substantial question & answer section with topics including: staff responsibilites around client's sex & sexuality, sexual abuse, disclosing and informing others on client's sexual behaviour, clients' sexual rights, clients wishing to use prostitutes and many more.

There are also two new Q&As, one concerning sex between family members and the other on responsibility for sexually inappropriate behaviour.

The book clarifies the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and highlights the Mental Health Act 2007.

It details the Forced Marriage Civil Protection Act 2007, offers current information on the legal framework for sex and relationships education (SRE) in England and Wales, and takes account of pornography.

In addition, the revised edition explains abortion and contraception, including under 16s accessing these services, in more detail.

This edition also includes enhanced bibliography, resources and signposting.