PART 2

LACK OF CAPACITY: PROTECTION FROM LIABILITY, AND SAFEGUARDS
CHAPTER 6

EXTENSION OF PERIOD OF CERTAIN AUTHORISATIONS

Extensions of period of authorisation

Subsequent extensions
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1
This section applies where—
a
an authorisation has been granted (and has not been revoked);
b
the period of the authorisation has been extended for a period (“the current extension period”) under a relevant provision; and
c
the current extension period has not ended.
2
The period of the authorisation may be further extended, for a period of one year beginning immediately after the end of the current extension period, by the making of an extension report (see section 39).
3
In subsection (1)(b) “relevant provision” means—
a
section 37 (first extension);
b
this section (subsequent extensions); or
c
paragraph 8(2) of Schedule 3 (extension where responsible person is not of the opinion that the criteria for continuation are met).
S. 38 in operation at 2.12.2019 for specified purposes by S.R. 2019/163, art. 2(4), Sch. Pt. 4 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.R. 2019/190, art. 2)