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Mental Capacity Act 2008. 2020 REVISED EDITION. This revised edition incorporates all amendments up to and including 1 December 2021 and comes into operation on 31 December 2021. An Act to make new provision relating to persons who lack capacity and to provide for matters connected therewith.
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1. This Act is the Mental Capacity Act 2008. Interpretation...
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—(1) For the purposes of this Act, a person lacks capacity in relation to a matter if at the material time the person is unable to make a decision for himself or herself in relation to the matter because of an impairment of, or a disturbance in the functioning of, the mind or brain.
A comprehensive guide for deputies appointed under the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) in Singapore. Learn about the MCA, the roles and responsibilities of deputies, the Code of Practice, and the resources available.
Aug 12, 2021 · An Act to amend the Mental Capacity Act and to make a related amendment to the Electronic Transactions Act. Be it enacted by the President with the advice and consent of the Parliament of Singapore, as follows: Short title and commencement. 1.
The Mental Capacity Act 2005 is a UK law that sets out the principles and procedures for protecting and supporting people who lack capacity to make decisions. It covers topics such as lasting powers of attorney, advance decisions, deprivation of liberty, and the Court of Protection.
whether a person has or lacks capacity to make a decision specified in the declaration; (b) whether a person has or lacks capacity to make decisions on the matters described in the declaration; (c) the lawfulness or otherwise of any act done, or yet to be done, in relation to that person.
This booklet provides guidance for you if you are appointed to take on the role of a Donee under the Mental Capacity Act. It will explain your powers, duties and responsibilities as a Donee, and how to apply the five statutory principles when making decisions for a person who lacks capacity.
