Vulnerable Groups Legal Protections

Summary

English law provides protections for vulnerable groups, such as those with limited decision-making capacity, in healthcare and commercial contracts. Legal mechanisms, like setting aside contracts made under duress, ensure fair treatment. Background checks in healthcare protect patients from abuse.

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GUIDANCE. In every society, institution, service etc, there are vulnerable groups such as children, those with physical and mental disabilities, all patients in all hospitals etc. Laws are geared towards protecting certain vulnerable groups. For example, in contracts, some have a stronger bargaining position and may induce others to enter into a contract at these others disadvantage. The law often intervene with certain measures. For example, a contract entered into by duress may be set aside by an English court. Whether in healthcare or in the world of business and commercial transactions, capacity and vulnerability are protected. This explains why in healthcare, background checks of those delivering care is important to safeguard the welfare of patients from abuse. All of us are vulnerable as patients.
It seems like you are exploring the concept of "weaker powers" and protection under English law, especially in healthcare and commercial contracts. If you have specific questions about how these protections apply in your area or need more details, feel free to ask!