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An Act to make new provision relating to persons who lack capacity and to provide for matters connected therewith. 1. This Act is the Mental Capacity Act 2008. 2.— (1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires — “will” includes codicil.
Mental Capacity Act 2008 Table of Contents Long Title. Part 1 PRELIMINARY. Part 2 PERSONS WHO LACK CAPACITY. Part 3 ACTS IN CONNECTION WITH CARE OR TREATMENT Part 3A ELECTRONIC TRANSACTION SYSTEM* Part 4 LASTING POWERS OF ATTORNEY. Part 5 GENERAL POWERS OF COURT AND APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTIES. Part 6 EXCLUDED ...
(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.
THE STATUTES OF THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE 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. Prepared and Published by THE LAW REVISION COMMISSION UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE REVISED EDITION OF THE LAWS ACT 1983
1. WHAT IS THE MENTAL CAPACITY ACT? 1.1 KEY DETAILS The Mental Capacity Act (the Act) is a law which: 1.1.1 Addresses the need to make decisions for persons who are 21 years or older when they lack mental capacity to make those decisions for themselves. DEFINITIONS Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) A legal document that a person (donor) signs
The Code of Practice serves to elaborate on the Mental Capacity Act, particularly in its practical application. It helps you to. understand your roles and responsibilities under the Act ; understand the steps you can take to prepare for a time in the future should you lack capacity
This booklet provides guidance for caregivers. It provides you with an overview of the practicable steps you may take to help a person .
THE MENTAL CAPACITY ACT SINGAPORE (2008): CODE OF PRACTICE IMPACTS OF THE MCA The MCA is applicable to anyone in Singapore who has attained the age of 21 years. Section 3 of MCA provides five overarching general principles in handling the issue of mental capacity for an adult. They are essential in applying
Since the Mental Capacity Act (Cap. 177A, 2010 Rev. Ed.) (“MCA”) came into force, there has been significant judicial clarifications on various issues on the Act.
Jan 17, 2024 · The Mental Capacity Act allows parents of children with intellectual disabilities who are below the age of 21 years old to apply to the court to appoint a deputy to ensure that their child’s future care is arranged if the parents pass away or lose their mental capacity.
