Explanatory Memorandum

Mental Capacity Act (Northern Ireland) 2016

2016 CHAPTER 18

9 May 2016

Commentary on Sections

Part 4 – Independent Mental Capacity Advocates

Section 92 – Powers of independent mental capacity advocates

This section provides that the independent mental capacity advocate, in carrying out his or her functions, may at any reasonable time, visit and interview P in private, or request sight of, examine and make copies of P’s health records or any other records relating to P’s care, treatment or personal welfare, as the advocate considers necessary.