Guardianship and Administration Act 1995

If it appears to a police officer that there is reasonable cause to suspect that a person who appears to be in need of a guardian – has been, or is being, ill-treated, neglected or unlawfully detained against his or her will; or is likely to suffer serious damage to his or her physical, emotional or mental health or well-being unless immediate action is taken – the police officer may enter, if necessary by force, any premises in which that person is believed to be, and, if thought fit, remove that person from those premises.

A police officer, in removing a person under subsection (1), is to be accompanied by a person nominated by the Public Guardian.

A person nominated by the Public Guardian must, as soon as practicable – convey the person to a place of safety; and ensure that an application for guardianship or other appropriate arrangements are made; and provide the Tribunal with a written report giving details of the action that he or she has taken under this section.