Valid from 01/04/2009
[F1Expressions used in paragraph 5E+W
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 1A inserted (1.4.2009) by Mental Health Act 2007 (c. 12), ss. 50, 56, Sch. 8 (with s. 50(8)-(13)); S.I. 2009/139, art. 2(d) (with art. 3)
16(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.]