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This book looks at the historical background to the law's approach to ageing, focusing on questions such as: Has the law promoted ageism? How well has the law protected older people against discrimination, abuse and social exclusion? How effective will new prohibitions on age discrimination be when they come into force? Themes include the ways in which the law has a distinct impact on the lives of older people, human rights, housing, finance, health and social care, discrimination, crime, abuse and the state's reaction, and poverty and social exclusion.

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John Williams is Emeritus Professor at Aberystwyth University in Wales. He researches topics related to older persons and the law, including human rights, social care, capacity, abuse and neglect, care home design, relationships and older prisoners. He has spoken at many conferences, appeared on TV and radio to discuss elder abuse, and advised governments and other bodies. John was an expert member of the panel investigating abuse in a care home, for the Commissioner for Older People in Northern Ireland. He works with several charities. John lives with his wife and assorted animals in the middle of a sheep farm in mid-Wales.

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