Mental Capacity Act 2005

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Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Act_of_Parliament
gptkbp:appliesTo adults aged 16 and over
gptkbp:dateEnacted 2005
gptkbp:enactedBy gptkb:Parliament_of_the_United_Kingdom
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mental Capacity Act 2005
gptkbp:jurisdiction England and Wales
gptkbp:longTitle An Act to make new provision relating to persons who lack capacity
gptkbp:providesFor gptkb:Office_of_the_Public_Guardian
gptkb:Court_of_Protection
advance decisions
best interests principle
independent mental capacity advocates
lasting power of attorney
gptkbp:receivedRoyalAssent 7 April 2005
gptkbp:replacedBy gptkb:Enduring_Powers_of_Attorney_Act_1985
gptkbp:shortName gptkb:Mental_Capacity_Act_2005
gptkbp:startDate 1 October 2007
gptkbp:subject decision-making
mental capacity
legal incapacity
gptkbp:website https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/9/contents
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Lasting_Power_of_Attorney
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6