UK Act of Parliament
2019
United Kingdom
Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act 2019
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In section 50 (applications to the Court of Protection) for...
In section 64 (interpretation), in subsection (1)—
(1) Section 65 (rules, regulations etc) is amended as follows....
In Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Mental Health...
Omit— (a) section 16A; (b) section 21A and the italic...
In section 35(1) (appointment of independent mental capacity advocates), for...
(1) Section 36 (functions of independent mental capacity advocates) is...
(1) Section 38 (provision of accommodation by NHS body) is...
(1) Section 39 (provision of accommodation by local authority) is...
Omit sections 39A to 39E.
In section 40 (exceptions)— (a) in subsection (1), for “,...
(1) Section 42 (codes of practice) is amended as follows....
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Deprivation of liberty: authorisation of arrangements enabling care and treatment
Deprivation of liberty: authorisation of steps necessary for life-sustaining treatment or vital act
Powers of the court to determine questions
Deprivation of liberty: code of practice
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