Explanatory Memorandum

Mental Capacity Act (Northern Ireland) 2016

2016 CHAPTER 18

9 May 2016

Commentary on Sections

Part 4 – Independent Mental Capacity Advocates

Section 96 – Power to adjust role of independent mental capacity advocate

This section provides a power to make regulations adjusting the role and functions of the independent mental capacity advocate and the obligation on the HSC trust to make arrangements.