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Skip to main contentSkip to navigationlegislation.gov.ukThe National ArchivesHelpSite MapAccessibilityContact UsCymraegHomeAbout UsBrowse LegislationNew LegislationChanges To LegislationSearch LegislationSearch LegislationTitle: (or keywords in the title)Year:Number:Type:All Legislation (excluding draft)All Primary Legislation UK Public General Acts UK Local Acts Acts of the Scottish Parliament Acts of the National Assembly for Wales Measures of the National Assembly for Wales Church Measures Acts of the Northern Ireland Assembly Acts of the Old Scottish Parliament Acts of the English Parliament Acts of the Old Irish Parliament Acts of the Parliament of Great Britain Northern Ireland Orders in Council Measures of the Northern Ireland Assembly Acts of the Northern Ireland ParliamentAll Secondary Legislation UK Statutory Instruments Wales Statutory Instruments Scottish Statutory Instruments Northern Ireland Statutory Rules Church Instruments UK Ministerial Orders UK Statutory Rules and OrdersAll Draft Legislation UK Draft Statutory Instruments Scottish Draft Statutory Instruments Northern Ireland Draft Statutory RulesAll Impact Assessments UK Impact AssessmentsSearchAdvanced SearchMental Capacity Act 2005You are here:2005 c. 9Whole Act without SchedulesTable of ContentsContentExplanatory NotesMore ResourcesPrevious: IntroductionNext: SchedulePlain ViewPrint OptionsWhat VersionLatest available (Revised)Original (As enacted)Point in Time (01/10/2007)Advanced FeaturesShow Geographical Extent(e.g. England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland)Show Timeline of Changes Opening OptionsOpen whole ActOpen Act without schedulesOpen Schedules onlyMore ResourcesOriginal Print PDFView moreStatus:Point in time view as at 01/10/2007. This version of this Act contains provisions that are not valid for this point in time.StatusNot valid for this point in time generally means that a provision was not in force for the point in time you have selected to view it on.Changes over time for: Mental Capacity Act 2005 (without Schedules)Version Superseded: 01/04/2008Alternative versions:07/04/2005 - Amendment01/11/2006 - Amendment01/03/2007 - Amendment01/04/2007 - Amendment01/07/2007 - Amendment01/10/2007 - Amendment01/10/2007Point in time01/04/2008 - Amendment03/11/2008 - Amendment01/04/2009 - Amendment06/04/2009 - Amendment01/10/2009 - Amendment01/10/2010 - Amendment18/06/2012 - Amendment18/09/2012 - Amendment01/10/2012 - Amendment01/04/2013 - Amendment01/10/2013 - Amendment01/09/2014 - Amendment12/02/2015 - Amendment01/04/2015 - AmendmentChanges to legislation:There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Mental Capacity Act 2005.Changes to LegislationRevised legislation carried on this site may not be fully up to date. At the current time any known changes or effects made by subsequent legislation have been applied to the text of the legislation you are viewing by the editorial team. Please see ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ for details regarding the timescales for which new effects are identified and recorded on this site. Part 1 E+WPersons who lack capacityThe principlesE+W1The principlesE+W(1)The following principles apply for the purposes of this Act.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Modifications etc. (not altering text)C1S. 4(1)-(7) applied (E.) (1.6.2010) by The National Health Service (Direct Payments) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/1000), art. 1(3)Commencement InformationI4S. 4 wholly in force at 1.10.2007; s. 4 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 68(1)-(3); s. 4 in force for certain purposes at 1.4.2007 by S.I. 2007/563, arts. 1(2)(3), 2(2)(d)(3) and s. 4 in force otherwise at 1.10.2007 by S.I. 2007/1897, art. 2(2)(d)Valid from 01/04/2009[F14ARestriction on deprivation of libertyE+W(1)This Act does not authorise any person (“D”) to deprive any other person (“P”) of his liberty.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F1Ss. 4A, 4B inserted (1.4.2009) by Mental Health Act 2007 (c. 12), ss. 50(2), 56; S.I. 2009/139, art. 2(b) (with art. 3)Valid from 01/04/20094BDeprivation of liberty necessary for life-sustaining treatment etcE+W(1)If the following conditions are met, D is authorised to deprive P of his liberty while a decision as respects any relevant issue is sought from the court.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F1Ss. 4A, 4B inserted (1.4.2009) by Mental Health Act 2007 (c. 12), ss. 50(2), 56; S.I. 2009/139, art. 2(b) (with art. 3)5Acts in connection with care or treatmentE+W(1)If a person (“D”) does an act in connection with the care or treatment of another person (“P”), the act is one to which this section applies if—
6Section 5 acts: limitationsE+W(1)If D does an act that is intended to restrain P, it is not an act to which section 5 applies unless two further conditions are satisfied.
(5)But D does more than merely restrain P if he deprives P of his liberty within the meaning of Article 5(1) of the Human Rights Convention (whether or not D is a public authority).
7Payment for necessary goods and servicesE+W(1)If necessary goods or services are supplied to a person who lacks capacity to contract for the supply, he must pay a reasonable price for them.
8ExpenditureE+W(1)If an act to which section 5 applies involves expenditure, it is lawful for D—
Lasting powers of attorneyE+W9Lasting powers of attorneyE+W(1)A lasting power of attorney is a power of attorney under which the donor (“P”) confers on the donee (or donees) authority to make decisions about all or any of the following—
10Appointment of doneesE+W(1)A donee of a lasting power of attorney must be—
(2)An individual who is bankrupt may not be appointed as donee of a lasting power of attorney in relation to P's property and affairs.
11Lasting powers of attorney: restrictionsE+W(1)A lasting power of attorney does not authorise the donee (or, if more than one, any of them) to do an act that is intended to restrain P, unless three conditions are satisfied.
(6)But the donee does more than merely restrain P if he deprives P of his liberty within the meaning of Article 5(1) of the Human Rights Convention.
12Scope of lasting powers of attorney: giftsE+W(1)Where a lasting power of attorney confers authority to make decisions about P's property and affairs, it does not authorise a donee (or, if more than one, any of them) to dispose of the donor's property by making gifts except to the extent permitted by subsection (2).
13Revocation of lasting powers of attorney etc.E+W(1)This section applies if—
(3)P's bankruptcy revokes the power so far as it relates to P's property and affairs.
(4)But where P is bankrupt merely because an interim bankruptcy restrictions order has effect in respect of him, the power is suspended, so far as it relates to P's property and affairs, for so long as the order has effect.
(b)subject to subsections (8) and (9), the death or bankruptcy of the donee or, if the donee is a trust corporation, its winding-up or dissolution,
(8)The bankruptcy of a donee does not terminate his appointment, or revoke the power, in so far as his authority relates to P's personal welfare.
(9)Where the donee is bankrupt merely because an interim bankruptcy restrictions order has effect in respect of him, his appointment and the power are suspended, so far as they relate to P's property and affairs, for so long as the order has effect.
14Protection of donee and others if no power created or power revokedE+W(1)Subsections (2) and (3) apply if—
General powers of the court and appointment of deputiesE+W15Power to make declarationsE+W(1)The court may make declarations as to—
16Powers to make decisions and appoint deputies: generalE+W(1)This section applies if a person (“P”) lacks capacity in relation to a matter or matters concerning—
Valid from 01/04/2009[F216ASection 16 powers: Mental Health Act patients etcE+W(1)If a person is ineligible to be deprived of liberty by this Act, the court may not include in a welfare order provision which authorises the person to be deprived of his liberty.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F2S. 16A inserted (1.4.2009) by Mental Health Act 2007 (c. 12), ss. 50(3), 56; S.I. 2009/139, art. 2(b) (with art. 3)17Section 16 powers: personal welfareE+W(1)The powers under section 16 as respects P's personal welfare extend in particular to—
18Section 16 powers: property and affairsE+W(1)The powers under section 16 as respects P's property and affairs extend in particular to—
19Appointment of deputiesE+W(1)A deputy appointed by the court must be—
20Restrictions on deputiesE+W(1)A deputy does not have power to make a decision on behalf of P in relation to a matter if he knows or has reasonable grounds for believing that P has capacity in relation to the matter.
(a)the likelihood of P's suffering harm, [F3andF3]
(13)But a deputy does more than merely restrain P if he deprives P of his liberty within the meaning of Article 5(1) of the Human Rights Convention (whether or not the deputy is a public authority).
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Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F4S. 21 renumbered as s. 21(1) (3.4.2006) by virtue of The Lord Chancellor (Transfer of Functions and Supplementary Provisions) (No.2) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1016), arts. 1, 2, Sch. 1 para. 31(2)F5Words in s. 21(1) substituted (3.4.2006) by The Lord Chancellor (Transfer of Functions and Supplementary Provisions) (No.2) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1016), arts. 1, 2, Sch. 1 para. 31(3)F6S. 21(2) inserted (3.4.2006) by The Lord Chancellor (Transfer of Functions and Supplementary Provisions) (No.2) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1016), arts. 1, 2, Sch. 1 para. 31(4)Valid from 01/04/2009[F7Powers of the court in relation to Schedule A1E+WAnnotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F7S. 21A and preceding cross-heading inserted (1.4.2009) by Mental Health Act 2007 (c. 12), ss. 50, 56, Sch. 9 para. 2; S.I. 2009/139, art. 2(e) (with art. 3)21APowers of court in relation to Schedule A1E+W(1)This section applies if either of the following has been given under Schedule A1—
Powers of the court in relation to lasting powers of attorneyE+W22Powers of court in relation to validity of lasting powers of attorneyE+W(1)This section and section 23 apply if —
23Powers of court in relation to operation of lasting powers of attorneyE+W(1)The court may determine any question as to the meaning or effect of a lasting power of attorney or an instrument purporting to create one.
Advance decisions to refuse treatmentE+W24Advance decisions to refuse treatment: generalE+W(1)“Advance decision” means a decision made by a person (“P”), after he has reached 18 and when he has capacity to do so, that if—
25Validity and applicability of advance decisionsE+W(1)An advance decision does not affect the liability which a person may incur for carrying out or continuing a treatment in relation to P unless the decision is at the material time—
26Effect of advance decisionsE+W(1)If P has made an advance decision which is—
Excluded decisionsE+W27Family relationships etc.E+W(1)Nothing in this Act permits a decision on any of the following matters to be made on behalf of a person—
(2)“Adoption order” means—
28Mental Health Act mattersE+W(1)Nothing in this Act authorises anyone—
(2)“Medical treatment”, “mental disorder” and “patient” have the same meaning as in that Act.
29Voting rightsE+W(1)Nothing in this Act permits a decision on voting at an election for any public office, or at a referendum, to be made on behalf of a person.
ResearchE+W30ResearchE+W(1)Intrusive research carried out on, or in relation to, a person who lacks capacity to consent to it is unlawful unless it is carried out—
(4)“Appropriate body”, in relation to a research project, means the person, committee or other body specified in regulations made by the appropriate authority as the appropriate body in relation to a project of the kind in question.
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Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI6S. 31 wholly in force at 1.10.2008; s. 31 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 68(1)-(3); s. 31 in force for certain purposes at 1.7.2007 and 1.10.2007 and in force at 1.10.2008 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2006/2814, arts. 2, 3, 4 (as amended by S.I. 2006/3473, art. 2); S.I. 2007/856, arts. 2, 3, 432Consulting carers etc.E+W(1)This section applies if a person (“R”)—
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI7S. 32 wholly in force at 1.10.2008; s. 32 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 68(1)-(3); s. 32 in force for certain purposes at 1.7.2007 and 1.10.2007 and in force at 1.10.2008 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2006/2814, arts. 2, 3, 4 (as amended by S.I. 2006/3473, art. 2); S.I. 2007/856, arts. 2, 3, 433Additional safeguardsE+W(1)This section applies in relation to a person who is taking part in an approved research project even though he lacks capacity to consent to taking part.
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Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI9S. 34 wholly in force at 1.10.2008; s. 34 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 68(1)-(3); s. 34 in force for certain purposes at 1.7.2007 and 1.10.2007 and in force at 1.10.2008 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2006/2814, arts. 2, 3, 4 (as amended by S.I. 2006/3473, art. 2); S.I. 2007/856, arts. 2, 3, 4Independent mental capacity advocate serviceE+W35Appointment of independent mental capacity advocatesE+W(1)The appropriate authority must make such arrangements as it considers reasonable to enable persons (“independent mental capacity advocates”) to be available to represent and support persons to whom acts or decisions proposed under sections 37, 38 and 39 relate.
(4)In making arrangements under subsection (1), the appropriate authority must have regard to the principle that a person to whom a proposed act or decision relates should, so far as practicable, be represented and supported by a person who is independent of any person who will be responsible for the act or decision.
(iii)any record held by a person registered under Part 2 of the Care Standards Act 2000 (c. 14),
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Modifications etc. (not altering text)C2S. 35 extended (E.) (1.11.2006 for certain purposes and otherwise 1.4.2007) by The Mental Capacity Act 2005 (Independent Mental Capacity Advocates) (Expansion of Role) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/2883), regs. 1(2), 2-4Commencement InformationI10S. 35 wholly in force at 1.10.2007; s. 35 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 68(1)-(3); s. 35 in force for E. at 1.11.2006 for certain purposes and otherwise 1.4.2007 by S.I. 2006/2814, art. 5; s. 35 in force at 1.10.2007 for W. by S.I. 2007/856, art. 536Functions of independent mental capacity advocatesE+W(1)The appropriate authority may make regulations as to the functions of independent mental capacity advocates.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI11S. 36 wholly in force at 1.10.2007; s. 36 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 68(1)-(3); s. 36 in force for E. at 1.11.2006 for certain purposes and otherwise 1.4.2007 by S.I. 2006/2814, art. 5; s. 36 in force at 1.10.2007 for W. by S.I. 2007/856, art. 537Provision of serious medical treatment by NHS bodyE+W(1)This section applies if an NHS body—
(2)But this section does not apply if P's treatment is regulated by Part 4 of the Mental Health Act.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI12S. 37 wholly in force at 1.10.2007; s. 37 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 68(1)-(3); s. 37 in force for E. at 1.11.2006 for certain purposes and otherwise 1.4.2007 by S.I. 2006/2814, art. 5; s. 37 in force at 1.10.2007 for W. by S.I. 2007/856, art. 538Provision of accommodation by NHS bodyE+W(1)This section applies if an NHS body proposes to make arrangements—
(3)Before making the arrangements, the NHS body must instruct an independent mental capacity advocate to represent P unless it is satisfied that—
(7)“Hospital” means—
(a)a health service hospital as defined by [F8section 275 of the National Health Service Act 2006 or section 206 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006]F8(c. 49), or
(b)an independent hospital as defined by section 2 of the Care Standards Act 2000.
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(2)But this section applies only if the accommodation is to be provided in accordance with—
(4)Before making the arrangements, the local authority must instruct an independent mental capacity advocate to represent P unless they are satisfied that—
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI13S. 39 wholly in force at 1.10.2007; s. 39 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 68(1)-(3); s. 39 in force for E. at 1.11.2006 for certain purposes and otherwise 1.4.2007 by S.I. 2006/2814, art. 5; s. 39 in force at 1.10.2007 for W. by S.I. 2007/856, art. 5Valid from 01/04/2009[F939APerson becomes subject to Schedule A1E+W(1)This section applies if—
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Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F9Ss. 39A-39E inserted (1.4.2009) by Mental Health Act 2007 (c. 12), ss. 50, 56, Sch. 9 para. 6; S.I. 2009/139, art. 2(e) (with art. 3)Valid from 01/04/200939ELimitation on duty to instruct advocate under section 39DE+W(1)This section applies if an advocate is already representing P in accordance with an instruction under section 39D.
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(c)a deputy appointed by the court for P with power to make decisions in relation to those matters.F10]
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(g)with respect to the provisions of sections 24 to 26 (advance decisions and apparent advance decisions), and
(e)in a professional capacity,
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44Ill-treatment or neglectE+W(1)Subsection (2) applies if a person (“D”)—
Part 2 E+WThe Court of Protection and the Public GuardianThe Court of ProtectionE+W45The Court of ProtectionE+W(1)There is to be a superior court of record known as the Court of Protection.
(4)The court is to have a central office and registry at a place appointed by the Lord Chancellor [F11, after consulting the Lord Chief Justice]F11.
(5)The Lord Chancellor may [F12, after consulting the Lord Chief Justice,]F12 designate as additional registries of the court any district registry of the High Court and any county court office.
[F13(5A)The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this section—
F13(6)The office of the Supreme Court called the Court of Protection ceases to exist.
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(a)the [F14Lord Chief Justice]F14, or
[F15(b)where nominated by the Lord Chief Justice to act on his behalf under this subsection—
F15(2)To be nominated, a judge must be—
(b)the Vice-Chancellor,
(d)a circuit judge, or
(3)The [F16Lord Chief Justice, after consulting the Lord Chancellor,]F16 must—
(4)The [F17Lord Chief Justice, after consulting the Lord Chancellor,]F17 must appoint one of the judges nominated by virtue of subsection (2)(d) or (e) to be Senior Judge of the Court of Protection, having such administrative functions in relation to the court as the Lord Chancellor [F18, after consulting the Lord Chief Justice,]F18 may direct.
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48Interim orders and directionsE+WThe 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—
49Power to call for reportsE+W(1)This section applies where, in proceedings brought in respect of a person (“P”) under Part 1, the court is considering a question relating to P.
(c)any record held by a person registered under Part 2 of the Care Standards Act 2000 (c. 14),
Practice and procedureE+W50Applications to the Court of ProtectionE+W(1)No permission is required for an application to the court for the exercise of any of its powers under this Act—
(2)But, subject to Court of Protection Rules and to paragraph 20(2) of Schedule 3 (declarations relating to private international law), permission is required for any other application to the court.
51Court of Protection RulesE+W[F19(1)Rules of court with respect to the practice and procedure of the court (to be called “Court of Protection Rules”) may be made in accordance with Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Constitutional Reform Act 2005.]
F19(2)Court of Protection Rules may, in particular, make provision—
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(b)a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005).F20]
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F20S. 52 substituted (3.4.2006) by The Lord Chancellor (Transfer of Functions and Supplementary Provisions) (No.2) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1016), arts. 1, 2, Sch. 1 para. 3553Rights of appealE+W(1)Subject to the provisions of this section, an appeal lies to the Court of Appeal from any decision of the court.
(2)Court of Protection Rules may provide that where a decision of the court is made by—
(a)a person exercising the jurisdiction of the court by virtue of rules made under section 51(2)(d),
(b)a district judge, or
an appeal from that decision lies to a prescribed higher judge of the court and not to the Court of Appeal.
(3)For the purposes of this section the higher judges of the court are—
(a)in relation to a person mentioned in subsection (2)(a), a circuit judge or a district judge;
(b)in relation to a person mentioned in subsection (2)(b), a circuit judge;
(c)in relation to any person mentioned in subsection (2), one of the judges nominated by virtue of section 46(2)(a) to (c).
(d)that where a higher judge of the court makes a decision on an appeal, no appeal may be made to the Court of Appeal from that decision unless the Court of Appeal considers that—
Fees and costsE+W54FeesE+W(1)The Lord Chancellor may with the consent of the Treasury by order prescribe fees payable in respect of anything dealt with by the court.
55CostsE+W(1)Subject to Court of Protection Rules, the costs of and incidental to all proceedings in the court are in its discretion.
56Fees and costs: supplementaryE+W(1)Court of Protection Rules may make provision—
The Public GuardianE+W57The Public GuardianE+W(1)For the purposes of this Act, there is to be an officer, to be known as the Public Guardian.
58Functions of the Public GuardianE+W(1)The Public Guardian has the following functions—
(a)conferring on the Public Guardian other functions in connection with this Act;
(a)the giving of security by deputies appointed by the court and the enforcement and discharge of security so given;
(5)For the purpose of enabling him to carry out his functions, the Public Guardian may, at all reasonable times, examine and take copies of—
59Public Guardian BoardE+W(1)There is to be a body, to be known as the Public Guardian Board.
(2)The Board's duty is to scrutinise and review the way in which the Public Guardian discharges his functions and to make such recommendations to the Lord Chancellor about that matter as it thinks appropriate.
(3)The Lord Chancellor must, in discharging his functions under sections 57 and 58, give due consideration to recommendations made by the Board.
(5)The Board must have—
(a)at least one member who is a judge of the court, and
(b)at least four members who are persons appearing to the Lord Chancellor to have appropriate knowledge or experience of the work of the Public Guardian.
[F22(5A)Where a person to be appointed as a member of the Board is a judge of the court, the appointment is to be made by the Lord Chief Justice after consulting the Lord Chancellor.
(5B)In any other case, the appointment of a person as a member of the Board is to be made by the Lord Chancellor.]
F22(6)The Lord Chancellor may by regulations make provision as to—
(a)the appointment of members of the Board (and, in particular, the procedures to be followed in connection with appointments);
(b)the selection of one of the members to be the chairman;
(c)the term of office of the chairman and members;
(d)their resignation, suspension or removal;
(e)the procedure of the Board (including quorum);
(f)the validation of proceedings in the event of a vacancy among the members or a defect in the appointment of a member.
(7)Subject to any provision made in reliance on subsection (6)(c) or (d), a person is to hold and vacate office as a member of the Board in accordance with the terms of the instrument appointing him.
(8)The Lord Chancellor may make such payments to or in respect of members of the Board by way of reimbursement of expenses, allowances and remuneration as he may determine.
(9)The Board must make an annual report to the Lord Chancellor about the discharge of its functions.
[F23(10)The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this section—
(b)a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005).F23]
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Court of Protection VisitorsE+W61Court of Protection VisitorsE+W(1)A Court of Protection Visitor is a person who is appointed by the Lord Chancellor to—
Part 3 E+WMiscellaneous and generalDeclaratory provisionE+W62Scope of the ActE+WFor the avoidance of doubt, it is hereby declared that nothing in this Act is to be taken to affect the law relating to murder or manslaughter or the operation of section 2 of the Suicide Act 1961 (c. 60) (assisting suicide).
Private international lawE+W63International protection of adultsE+WSchedule 3—
GeneralE+W64InterpretationE+W(1)In this Act—
“health record” has the meaning given in section 68 of the Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29) (as read with section 69 of that Act),
(a)the council of a county in England in which there are no district councils,
(b)the council of a district in England,
(c)the council of a county or county borough in Wales,
(d)the council of a London borough,
“social services function” has the meaning given in section 1A of the Local Authority Social Services Act 1970 (c. 42),
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[F25(5)An order under section 21—
(d)is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.F25]
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67Minor and consequential amendments and repealsE+W(1)Schedule 6 contains minor and consequential amendments.
68Commencement and extentE+W(1)This Act, other than sections 30 to 41, comes into force in accordance with provision made by order by the Lord Chancellor.
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