Mental Capacity Act (Northern Ireland) 2016

Variation of settlements

6.—(1) If a settlement has been made by virtue of section 115, the court may by order vary or revoke the settlement if—

(a)the settlement makes provision for its variation or revocation;

(b)the court is satisfied that a material fact was not disclosed when the settlement was made; or

(c)the court is satisfied that there has been a substantial change of circumstances.

(2) Any such order may give such consequential directions as the court considers appropriate.

(3) Section 113(7) (variation and discharge of court orders) is subject to this paragraph.