Mental Capacity Act 2005

48Interim orders and directionsE+W

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The court may, pending the determination of an application to it in relation to a person (“P”), make an order or give directions in respect of any matter if—

(a)there is reason to believe that P lacks capacity in relation to the matter,

(b)the matter is one to which its powers under this Act extend, and

(c)it is in P's best interests to make the order, or give the directions, without delay.