This document discusses the legal and policy landscape in health and social care, including the role of the legislature, executive, and judiciary. It also explores key features of legislation, statutory guidance, codes of practice, and national and organizational policies. The document further examines the ethical considerations that inform the legal and policy landscape in the healthcare industry, and evaluates the national system of government in relation to its effect on health, care, and support service practice. Additionally, it describes the relationship between key legislation and national policies of direct relevance to health and social care practice, and analyzes the impact of national and international human rights law on equal and fair treatment in healthcare. The document concludes with a discussion on the relationship between law, policies, and ethical requirements in real case scenarios of health and care.