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Policy Briefs

In order to underscore the seriousness of the abuse of older people, Hourglass works with policy and decision-makers to consult and shape legislation to prevent the abuse of older people.  On this page, find a selection of key pieces of Welsh legislation highlighted by Hourglass, relevant to the abuse of older people and safer ageing.

UK Covid Inquiry (2025)

Ageism: Paving the Way for Abuse and Violence (2025)

Policy, Practice and the Law: Improving Protections Against Economic Abuse (2024)

Understanding the perpetrators of abuse (2024)

Suicide and Self-harm Among Older Adults (2022)

A UK-Wide Approach to Adult Protection: National policy on powers (2021)

Building a UK-wide Picture of The Abuse of Older People: Domestic Abuse (2021)

Improving Protections Against Economic Abuse (2021)

Improving Justice Outcomes for Older People (2020)

Building a National Picture of The Abuse of Older People: The Implications of Data Collection (2021)

Safer Ageing Policy in a Pandemic UK (2020)

Should Age be a Protected Characteristic Under Hate Crime Law? (2020)

Abuse and Housing Support: A Protective Measure? (2022)

Predatory Marriage: What can we do to prevent it? (2022)

Poverty in Later Life: Structural and Interpersonal Violence? (2023)

Cost of Living Crisis: Pensioners in Poverty (2023)

Older Male Victims - Stereotyped Harm? (2023)

Sexual Abuse of Older People (2023)

30 Years of Adult Safeguarding (2023)

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