Mental Capacity Act 2005

This adran has no associated Nodiadau Esboniadol

[F116(1)These expressions have the meanings given—E+W

  • donee” means a donee of a lasting power of attorney granted by P;

  • mental health patient” means a person accommodated in a hospital for the purpose of being given medical treatment for mental disorder;

  • mental health treatment” means the medical treatment for mental disorder referred to in the definition of “mental health patient”.

(2)A decision of a donee or deputy is valid if it is made—

(a)within the scope of his authority as donee or deputy, and

(b)in accordance with Part 1 of this Act.]

Textual Amendments

F1Sch. 1A omitted (16.5.2019 for specified purposes) by virtue of Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act 2019 (c. 18), s. 6(3), Sch. 2 para. 2(c)