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Mental Capacity Act 2005: Primary legislation addressing decision-making capacity, principles of best interests, and rights to make autonomous decisions in risk assessments

Care Act 2014: Establishes framework for adult safeguarding, wellbeing principles, and person-centred care requirements in risk assessment processes

Human Rights Act 1998: Ensures consideration of fundamental rights including right to private life, liberty and security, and protection from discrimination in risk assessments

Equality Act 2010: Provides framework for protection against discrimination, requirement for reasonable adjustments, and consideration of protected characteristics in risk assessment

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Establishes general duty of care, risk assessment requirements, and safety measures that must be considered in risk assessment templates

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Standards: Regulatory framework defining person-centred care requirements, safety and risk management standards, and assessment protocols

NICE Guidelines: Provides risk assessment protocols and best practice recommendations for person-centred risk assessments

GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Governs personal data handling, confidentiality requirements, and information sharing protocols in risk assessment documentation

Mental Health Act 1983: Specifies rights of individuals with mental health conditions and assessment frameworks that may need to be considered in risk assessments