Explanatory Notes

Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007

2007 asp 10

21 March 2007

The Act – an Overview

Part 1 .Protection of Adults at Risk of Harm

Removal orders

Section 17 – Variation or recall of removal order

26.This section allows the sheriff to vary or recall a removal order. Applications for variation or recall can only be made by the subject of the removal order, or anyone claiming an interest in his or her well-being or property, or by the council. Variation or recall can only be done where the sheriff is satisfied that the circumstances in respect of which the removal order (or subsequent variation order) was granted have changed. However, the variation cannot permit the council to do anything beyond 7 days after the adult is first moved. Where an order is recalled, the sheriff can direct the council to return the person to the place he or she was removed from, or to any other place which the sheriff, having considered the adult’s wishes, may specify.