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To view the ‘Changes to Legislation’ information for this provision return to the latest version view using the options provided in the ‘What Version’ box above.Introductory TextPart 1 Persons who lack capacityThe principles1.The principlesPreliminary2.People who lack capacity3.Inability to make decisions4.Best interests4A.Restriction on deprivation of liberty4B.Deprivation of liberty necessary for life-sustaining treatment etc5.Acts in connection with care or treatment6.Section 5 acts: limitations7.Payment for necessary goods and services8.ExpenditureLasting powers of attorney9.Lasting powers of attorney10.Appointment of donees11.Lasting powers of attorney: restrictions12.Scope of lasting powers of attorney: gifts13.Revocation of lasting powers of attorney etc.14.Protection of donee and others if no power created or power revokedGeneral powers of the court and appointment of deputies15.Power to make declarations16.Powers to make decisions and appoint deputies: general16A.Section 16 powers: Mental Health Act patients etc17.Section 16 powers: personal welfare18.Section 16 powers: property and affairs19.Appointment of deputies20.Restrictions on deputies21.Transfer of proceedings relating to people under 18Powers of the court in relation to Schedule A121A.Powers of court in relation to Schedule A1Powers of the court in relation to lasting powers of attorney22.Powers of court in relation to validity of lasting powers of attorney23.Powers of court in relation to operation of lasting powers of attorneyAdvance decisions to refuse treatment24.Advance decisions to refuse treatment: general25.Validity and applicability of advance decisions26.Effect of advance decisionsExcluded decisions27.Family relationships etc.28.Mental Health Act matters29.Voting rightsResearch30.Research31.Requirements for approval32.Consulting carers etc.33.Additional safeguards34.Loss of capacity during research projectIndependent mental capacity advocate service35.Appointment of independent mental capacity advocates36.Functions of independent mental capacity advocates37.Provision of serious medical treatment by NHS body38.Provision of accommodation by NHS body39.Provision of accommodation by local authority39A.Person becomes subject to Schedule A139B.Section 39A: supplementary provision39C.Person unrepresented whilst subject to Schedule A139D.Person subject to Schedule A1 without paid representative39E.Limitation on duty to instruct advocate under section 39D40.Exceptions41.Power to adjust role of independent mental capacity advocateMiscellaneous and supplementary42.Codes of practice43.Codes of practice: procedure44.Ill-treatment or neglectPart 2 The Court of Protection and the Public GuardianThe Court of Protection45.The Court of Protection46.The judges of the Court of ProtectionSupplementary powers47.General powers and effect of orders etc.48.Interim orders and directions49.Power to call for reportsPractice and procedure50.Applications to the Court of Protection51.Court of Protection Rules52.Practice directions53.Rights of appealFees and costs54.Fees55.Costs56.Fees and costs: supplementaryThe Public Guardian57.The Public Guardian58.Functions of the Public Guardian59.Public Guardian Board60.Annual reportCourt of Protection Visitors61.Court of Protection VisitorsPart 3 Miscellaneous and generalDeclaratory provision62.Scope of the ActPrivate international law63.International protection of adultsGeneral64.Interpretation65.Rules, regulations and orders66.Existing receivers and enduring powers of attorney etc.67.Minor and consequential amendments and repeals68.Commencement and extent69.Short titleSCHEDULESSCHEDULE A1Hospital and care home residents: deprivation of libertyPart 1 Authorisation to deprive residents of liberty etcApplication of Part1.(1) This Part applies if the following conditions are met....Authorisation to deprive P of liberty2.The managing authority of the hospital or care home may...No liability for acts done for purpose of depriving P of liberty3.(1) This paragraph applies to any act which a person...No protection for negligent acts etc4.(1) Paragraphs 2 and 3 do not exclude a person's...Part 2 Interpretation: main termsIntroduction5.This Part applies for the purposes of this Schedule. Detained resident6.“ Detained resident ” means a person detained in a...Relevant person etc7.In relation to a person who is, or is to...Authorisations8.“ Standard authorisation ” means an authorisation given under Part...9.“ Urgent authorisation ” means an authorisation given under Part...10.“ Authorisation under this Schedule ” means either of the...11.(1) The purpose of a standard authorisation is the purpose...Part 3 The qualifying requirementsThe qualifying requirements12.(1) These are the qualifying requirements referred to in this...The age requirement13.The relevant person meets the age requirement if he has...The mental health requirement14.(1) The relevant person meets the mental health requirement if...The mental capacity requirement15.The relevant person meets the mental capacity requirement if he...The best interests requirement16.(1) The relevant person meets the best interests requirement if...The eligibility requirement17.(1) The relevant person meets the eligibility requirement unless he...The no refusals requirement18.The relevant person meets the no refusals requirement unless there...19.(1) There is a refusal if these conditions are met—...20.(1) There is a refusal if it would be in...Part 4 Standard authorisationsSupervisory body to give authorisation21.Only the supervisory body may give a standard authorisation. 22.The supervisory body may not give a standard authorisation unless—...23.The managing authority may not make a request for a...Duty to request authorisation: basic cases24.(1) The managing authority must request a standard authorisation in...Duty to request authorisation: change in place of detention25.(1) The relevant managing authority must request a standard authorisation...26.(1) This paragraph applies for the purposes of paragraph 25....Other authority for detention: request for authorisation27.(1) This paragraph applies if, by virtue of section 4A(3),...Request refused: no further request unless change of circumstances28.(1) This paragraph applies if— (a) a managing authority request...Authorisation given: request for further authorisation29.(1) This paragraph applies if a standard authorisation— Power to request authorisation30.(1) This paragraph applies if— (a) a standard authorisation has...Information included in request31.A request for a standard authorisation must include the information...Records of requests32.(1) The managing authority of a hospital or care home...Relevant person must be assessed33.(1) This paragraph applies if the supervisory body are requested...Age assessment34.An age assessment is an assessment of whether the relevant...Mental health assessment35.A mental health assessment is an assessment of whether the...36.When carrying out a mental health assessment, the assessor must...Mental capacity assessment37.A mental capacity assessment is an assessment of whether the...Best interests assessment38.A best interests assessment is an assessment of whether the...39.(1) In carrying out a best interests assessment, the assessor...40.(1) This paragraph applies whatever conclusion the best interests assessment...41.Paragraphs 42 and 43 apply if the best interests assessment...42.(1) The assessor must state in the assessment the maximum...43.The assessor may include in the assessment recommendations about conditions...44.(1) This paragraph applies if the best interests assessment comes...45.The duties with which the best interests assessor must comply...Eligibility assessment46.An eligibility assessment is an assessment of whether the relevant...47.(1) Regulations may— (a) require an eligibility assessor to request...No refusals assessment48.A no refusals assessment is an assessment of whether the...Equivalent assessment already carried out49.(1) The supervisory body are not required by paragraph 33...Duty to give authorisation50.(1) The supervisory body must give a standard authorisation if—...Terms of authorisation51.(1) If the supervisory body are required to give a...52.A standard authorisation may provide for the authorisation to come...53.(1) A standard authorisation may be given subject to conditions....Form of authorisation54.A standard authorisation must be in writing. 55.(1) A standard authorisation must state the following things— 56.(1) If the name of the relevant hospital or care...Duty to give information about decision57.(1) This paragraph applies if— (a) a request is made...58.(1) This paragraph applies if— (a) a request is made...Duty to give information about effect of authorisation59.(1) This paragraph applies if a standard authorisation is given....Records of authorisations60.A supervisory body must keep a written record of all...Variation of an authorisation61.(1) A standard authorisation may not be varied except in...Effect of decision about request made under paragraph 25 or 3062.(1) This paragraph applies where the managing authority request a...When an authorisation is in force63.(1) A standard authorisation comes into force when it is...64.(1) A standard authorisation ceases to be in force at...65.(1) This paragraph applies if a standard authorisation ceases to...When a request for a standard authorisation is “disposed of”66.A request for a standard authorisation is to be regarded...Right of third party to require consideration of whether authorisation needed67.For the purposes of paragraphs 68 to 73 there is...68.(1) If the following conditions are met, an eligible person...69.(1) This paragraph applies if an eligible person requests the...70.(1) Regulations may be made about the period within which...71.(1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the supervisory body obtain...72.(1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the supervisory body obtain...73.(1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the supervisory body obtain...Part 5 Urgent authorisationsManaging authority to give authorisation74.Only the managing authority of the relevant hospital or care...75.The managing authority may give an urgent authorisation only if...Duty to give authorisation76.(1) The managing authority must give an urgent authorisation in...77.(1) This paragraph applies where the managing authority have given...Terms of authorisation78.(1) If the managing authority decide to give an urgent...Form of authorisation79.An urgent authorisation must be in writing. 80.An urgent authorisation must state the following things— 81.(1) If the name of the relevant hospital or care...Duty to keep records and give copies82.(1) This paragraph applies if an urgent authorisation is given....Duty to give information about authorisation83.(1) This paragraph applies if an urgent authorisation is given....Request for extension of duration84.(1) This paragraph applies if the managing authority make a...85.(1) This paragraph applies if, under paragraph 84, the supervisory...86.(1) This paragraph applies if, under paragraph 84, the supervisory...No variation87.(1) An urgent authorisation may not be varied except in...When an authorisation is in force88.An urgent authorisation comes into force when it is given....89.(1) An urgent authorisation ceases to be in force at...90.(1) This paragraph applies if an urgent authorisation ceases to...Part 6 Eligibility requirement not met: suspension of standard authorisation91.(1) This Part applies if the following conditions are met....92.The managing authority of the relevant hospital or care home...93.(1) This paragraph applies if the managing authority give the...94.(1) This paragraph applies if, whilst the standard authorisation is...95.(1) This paragraph applies if the managing authority give the...96.(1) This paragraph applies if no notice is given under...97.The effect of suspending the standard authorisation is that Part...Part 7 Standard authorisations: change in supervisory responsibilityApplication of this Part98.(1) This Part applies if these conditions are met. 99.For the purposes of this Part there is a change...Effect of change in supervisory responsibility100.(1) The new supervisory body becomes the supervisory body in...Part 8 Standard authorisations: reviewApplication of this Part101.(1) This Part applies if a standard authorisation— Review by supervisory body102.(1) The supervisory body may at any time carry out...Request for review103.(1) An eligible person may, at any time, request the...Grounds for review104.(1) Paragraphs 105 to 107 set out the grounds on...Non-qualification ground105.(1) Any of the following qualifying requirements is reviewable on...Change of reason ground106.(1) Any of the following qualifying requirements is reviewable on...Variation of conditions ground107.(1) The best interests requirement is reviewable on the ground...Notice that review to be carried out108.(1) If the supervisory body are to carry out a...Starting a review109.To start a review of the standard authorisation, the supervisory...No reviewable qualifying requirements110.(1) This paragraph applies if no qualifying requirements appear to...One or more reviewable qualifying requirements111.(1) This paragraph applies if one or more qualifying requirements...Review assessments112.(1) A review assessment is an assessment of whether the...113.(1) In carrying out a review assessment, the assessor must...Best interests requirement reviewable but non-assessable114.(1) This paragraph applies in a case where— Best interests review assessment positive115.(1) This paragraph applies in a case where— Mental health, mental capacity, eligibility or no refusals review assessment positive116.(1) This paragraph applies if the following conditions are met....One or more review assessments negative117.(1) This paragraph applies if one or more of the...Completion of a review118.(1) The review of the standard authorisation is complete in...Variations under this Part119.Any variation of the standard authorisation made under this Part...Notice of outcome of review120.(1) When the review of the standard authorisation is complete,...Records121.A supervisory body must keep a written record of the...Relationship between review and suspension under Part 6122.(1) This paragraph applies if a standard authorisation is suspended...Relationship between review and request for new authorisation123.(1) This paragraph applies if, in accordance with paragraph 24...124.(1) This paragraph applies if— (a) a review under this...125.In paragraphs 123 and 124— (a) the existing authorisation is...Part 9 Assessments under this ScheduleIntroduction126.This Part contains provision about assessments under this Schedule. 127.An assessment under this Schedule is either of the following—...128.In this Part, in relation to an assessment under this...Supervisory body to select assessor129.(1) It is for the supervisory body to select a...130.(1) This paragraph applies to regulations under paragraph 129(3). Examination and copying of records131.An assessor may, at all reasonable times, examine and take...Representations132.In carrying out an assessment under this Schedule, the assessor...Assessments to stop if any comes to negative conclusion133.(1) This paragraph applies if an assessment under this Schedule...Duty to keep records and give copies134.(1) This paragraph applies if an assessor has carried out...135.(1) This paragraph applies to the supervisory body if they...136.(1) This paragraph applies to the supervisory body if— Part 10 Relevant person's representativeThe representative137.In this Schedule the relevant person's representative is the person...138.(1) Regulations may make provision about the selection and appointment...Supervisory body to appoint representative139.(1) The supervisory body must appoint a person to be...140.(1) The selection of a person for appointment under paragraph...141.(1) Any appointment of a representative for a relevant person...Appointment regulations142.Appointment regulations may provide that the procedure for appointing a...143.(1) Appointment regulations may make provision about who is to...144.(1) Appointment regulations may make provision about who may, or...145.Appointment regulations may make provision about the formalities of appointing...146.In a case where a best interests assessor is to...Monitoring of representatives147.Regulations may make provision requiring the managing authority of the...Termination148.Regulations may make provision about the circumstances in which the...149.Regulations may make provision about the formalities of ending the...Suspension of representative's functions150.(1) Regulations may make provision about the circumstances in which...Payment of representative151.Regulations may make provision for payments to be made to,...Regulations under this Part152.The provisions of this Part which specify provision that may...Effect of appointment of section 39C IMCA153.Paragraphs 159 and 160 make provision about the exercise of...Part 11 IMCAsApplication of Part154.This Part applies for the purposes of this Schedule. The IMCAs155.A section 39A IMCA is an independent mental capacity advocate...156.A section 39C IMCA is an independent mental capacity advocate...157.A section 39D IMCA is an independent mental capacity advocate...158.An IMCA is a section 39A IMCA or a section...Section 39C IMCA: functions159.(1) This paragraph applies if, and for as long as,...160.(1) This paragraph applies if— (a) a person is appointed...Section 39A IMCA: restriction of functions161.(1) This paragraph applies if— (a) there is a section...Part 12 MiscellaneousMonitoring of operation of Schedule162.(1) Regulations may make provision for, and in connection with,...163.(1) Regulations may make provision for, and in connection with,...Disclosure of information164.(1) Regulations may require either or both of the following...Directions by National Assembly in relation to supervisory functions165.(1) The National Assembly for Wales may direct a Local...166.(1) This paragraph applies where, under paragraph 165, a Local...167.(1) Directions under paragraph 165 must be given in regulations....168.The power under paragraph 165 or paragraph 166 to give...Notices169.Any notice under this Schedule must be in writing. Regulations170.(1) This paragraph applies to all regulations under this Schedule,...171.It is for the Secretary of State to make regulations...172.It is for the National Assembly for Wales to make...173.(1) This paragraph applies to regulations under paragraph 183. Part 13 InterpretationIntroduction174.This Part applies for the purposes of this Schedule. Hospitals and their managing authorities175.(1) “Hospital” means— (a) an NHS hospital, or 176.(1) “ Managing authority ”, in relation to an NHS...177.“Managing authority”, in relation to an independent hospital, means the...Care homes and their managing authorities178.“ Care home ” has the meaning given by section...179.“Managing authority”, in relation to a care home, means the...Supervisory bodies: hospitals180.(1) The identity of the supervisory body is determined under...181.(1) The identity of the supervisory body is determined under...Supervisory bodies: care homes182.(1) The identity of the supervisory body is determined under...183.(1) Subsections (5) and (6) of section 24 of the...Same body managing authority and supervisory body184.(1) This paragraph applies if, in connection with a particular...Interested persons185.Each of the following is an interested person— 186.(1) An interested person consulted by the best interests assessor...187.Where this Schedule imposes on a person a duty towards...188.The following table contains an index of provisions defining or...SCHEDULE 1Lasting powers of attorney: formalitiesPart 1 Making instrumentsGeneral requirements as to making instruments1.(1) An instrument is not made in accordance with this...Requirements as to content of instruments2.(1) The instrument must include— (a) the prescribed information about...Failure to comply with prescribed form3.(1) If an instrument differs in an immaterial respect in...Part 2 RegistrationApplications and procedure for registration4.(1) An application to the Public Guardian for the registration...5.Subject to paragraphs 11 to 14, the Public Guardian must...Notification requirements6.(1) A donor about to make an application under paragraph...7.As soon as is practicable after receiving an application by...8.(1) As soon as is practicable after receiving an application...9.(1) A notice under paragraph 6 must be made in...Power to dispense with notification requirements10.The court may— (a) on the application of the donor,...Instrument not made properly or containing ineffective provision11.(1) If it appears to the Public Guardian that an...Deputy already appointed12.(1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies if it appears to the Public...Objection by donee or named person13.(1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies if a donee or a named...Objection by donor14.(1) This paragraph applies if the donor— Notification of registration15.Where an instrument is registered under this Schedule, the Public...Evidence of registration16.(1) A document purporting to be an office copy of...Part 3 Cancellation of registration and notification of severance17.(1) The Public Guardian must cancel the registration of an...18.The court must direct the Public Guardian to cancel the...19.(1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies if the court determines under section...20.On the cancellation of the registration of an instrument, the...Part 4 Records of alterations in registered powersPartial revocation or suspension of power as a result of bankruptcy21.If in the case of a registered instrument it appears...Termination of appointment of donee which does not revoke power22.If in the case of a registered instrument it appears...Replacement of donee23.If in the case of a registered instrument it appears...Severance of ineffective provisions24.If in the case of a registered instrument the court...Notification of alterations25.If the Public Guardian attaches a note to an instrument...SCHEDULE 1APersons ineligible to be deprived of liberty by this ActPart 1 Ineligible personsApplication1.This Schedule applies for the purposes of— Determining ineligibility2.A person (“P”) is ineligible to be deprived of liberty...Authorised course of action not in accordance with regime3.(1) This paragraph applies in cases B, C and D...Treatment for mental disorder in a hospital4.(1) This paragraph applies in cases B and C in...P objects to being a mental health patient etc5.(1) This paragraph applies in cases D and E in...Part 2 InterpretationApplication6.This Part applies for the purposes of this Schedule. Mental health regimes7.The mental health regimes are— (a) the hospital treatment regime,...Hospital treatment regime8.(1) P is subject to the hospital treatment regime if...Community treatment regime9.P is subject to the community treatment regime if he...Guardianship regime10.P is subject to the guardianship regime if he is...England and Wales enactments11.(1) An England and Wales enactment is an enactment which...P within scope of Mental Health Act12.(1) P is within the scope of the Mental Health...Authorised course of action, relevant care or treatment & relevant instrument13.In a case where this Schedule applies for the purposes...14.In a case where this Schedule applies for the purposes...15.(1) This paragraph applies where the question whether a person...Expressions used in paragraph 516.(1) These expressions have the meanings given— “ donee ”...Expressions with same meaning as in Mental Health Act17.(1) “ Hospital ” has the same meaning as in...SCHEDULE 2Property and affairs: supplementary provisionsWills: general1.Paragraphs 2 to 4 apply in relation to the execution...Provision that may be made in will2.The will may make any provision (whether by disposing of...Wills: requirements relating to execution3.(1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies if under section 16 the court...Wills: effect of execution 4.(1) This paragraph applies where a will is executed in...Vesting orders ancillary to settlement etc.5.(1) If provision is made by virtue of section 18...Variation of settlements6.(1) If a settlement has been made by virtue of...Vesting of stock in curator appointed outside England and Wales7.(1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies if the court is satisfied— Preservation of interests in property disposed of on behalf of person lacking capacity8.(1) Sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) apply if— 9.(1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies if the court has ordered or...Powers as patron of benefice10.(1) Any functions which P has as patron of a...SCHEDULE 3International protection of adultsPart 1 PreliminaryIntroduction1.This Part applies for the purposes of this Schedule. The Convention2.(1) “Convention” means the Convention referred to in section 63....Countries, territories and nationals3.(1) “Country” includes a territory which has its own system...Adults with incapacity4.“Adult” means a person who— (a) as a result of...Protective measures5.(1) “Protective measure” means a measure directed to the protection...Central Authority6.(1) Any function under the Convention of a Central Authority...Part 2 Jurisdiction of competent authorityScope of jurisdiction7.(1) The court may exercise its functions under this Act...8.(1) The court may also exercise its functions under this...Exercise of jurisdiction9.(1) This paragraph applies where jurisdiction is exercisable under this...10.A reference in this Schedule to the exercise of jurisdiction...Part 3 Applicable lawApplicable law11.In exercising jurisdiction under this Schedule, the court may, if...12.Where a protective measure is taken in one country but...Lasting powers of attorney, etc.13.(1) If the donor of a lasting power is habitually...14.(1) Where a lasting power is not exercised in a...15.Regulations may provide for Schedule 1 (lasting powers of attorney:...Protection of third parties16.(1) This paragraph applies where a person (a “representative”) in...Mandatory rules17.Where the court is entitled to exercise jurisdiction under this...Public policy18.Nothing in this Part of this Schedule requires or enables...Part 4 Recognition and enforcementRecognition19.(1) A protective measure taken in relation to an adult...20.(1) An interested person may apply to the court for...21.For the purposes of paragraphs 19 and 20, any finding...Enforcement22.(1) An interested person may apply to the court for...Measures taken in relation to those aged under 1623.(1) This paragraph applies where— (a) provision giving effect to,...Supplementary24.The court may not review the merits of a measure...25.Court of Protection Rules may make provision about an application...Part 5 Co-operationProposal for cross-border placement26.(1) This paragraph applies where a public authority proposes to...27.A proposal received by a public authority under Article 33...Adult in danger etc.28.(1) This paragraph applies if a public authority is told...29.A public authority may not request from, or send to,...Part 6 GeneralCertificates30.A certificate given under Article 38 by an authority in...Powers to make further provision as to private international law31.Her Majesty may by Order in Council confer on the...32.(1) Regulations may make provision— (a) giving further effect to...Exceptions33.Nothing in this Schedule applies, and no provision made under...Regulations and orders34.A reference in this Schedule to regulations or an order...Commencement35.The following provisions of this Schedule have effect only if...SCHEDULE 4Provisions applying to existing enduring powers of attorneyPart 1 Enduring powers of attorneyEnduring power of attorney to survive mental incapacity of donor1.(1) Where an individual has created a power of attorney...Characteristics of an enduring power of attorney2.(1) Subject to sub-paragraphs (5) and (6) and paragraph 20,...Scope of authority etc. of attorney under enduring power3.(1) If the instrument which creates an enduring power of...Part 2 Action on actual or impending incapacity of donorDuties of attorney in event of actual or impending incapacity of donor4.(1) Sub-paragraphs (2) to (6) apply if the attorney under...Part 3 Notification prior to registrationDuty to give notice to relatives5.Subject to paragraph 7, before making an application for registration...6.(1) Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) to (4), persons of the...7.(1) An attorney is not required to give notice under...Duty to give notice to donor8.(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), before making an application for...Contents of notices9.A notice to relatives under this Part of this Schedule...10.A notice to the donor under this Part of this...Duty to give notice to other attorneys11.(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), before making an application for...Supplementary12.Despite section 7 of the Interpretation Act 1978 (c. 30)...Part 4 RegistrationRegistration of instrument creating power13.(1) If an application is made in accordance with paragraph...Register of enduring powers14.The Public Guardian has the function of establishing and maintaining...Part 5 Legal position after registrationEffect and proof of registration15.(1) The effect of the registration of an instrument under...Functions of court with regard to registered power16.(1) Where an instrument has been registered under paragraph 13,...Cancellation of registration by Public Guardian17.The Public Guardian must cancel the registration of an instrument...Part 6 Protection of attorney and third partiesProtection of attorney and third persons where power is invalid or revoked18.(1) Sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) apply where an instrument which...Further protection of attorney and third persons19.(1) If— (a) an instrument framed in a form prescribed...Part 7 Joint and joint and several attorneysApplication to joint and joint and several attorneys20.(1) An instrument which appoints more than one person to...Joint attorneys21.(1) In paragraph 2(5), the reference to the time when...Joint and several attorneys22.(1) In paragraph 2(7), the reference to the bankruptcy of...Part 8 Interpretation23.(1) In this Schedule— “enduring power” is to be construed...SCHEDULE 5Transitional provisions and savingsPart 1 Repeal of Part 7 of the Mental Health Act 1983Existing receivers1.(1) This paragraph applies where, immediately before the commencement day,...Orders, appointments etc.2.(1) Any order or appointment made, direction or authority given...Pending proceedings3.(1) Any application for the exercise of a power under...Appeals4.(1) Part 7 of the Mental Health Act and the...Fees5.All fees and other payments which, having become due, have...Court records6.(1) The records of the former Court of Protection are...Existing charges7.This Act does not affect the operation in relation to...Preservation of interests on disposal of property8.Paragraph 8(1) of Schedule 2 applies in relation to any...Accounts9.Court of Protection Rules may provide that, in a case...Interpretation10.In this Part of this Schedule— (a) “the commencement day”...Part 2 Repeal of the Enduring Powers of Attorney Act 1985Orders, determinations, etc.11.(1) Any order or determination made, or other thing done,...Pending proceedings12.(1) An application for the exercise of a power under...Appeals13.(1) The 1985 Act and, so far as relevant, the...Exercise of powers of donor as trustee14.(1) Section 2(8) of the 1985 Act (which prevents a...Interpretation15.In this Part of this Schedule, “the commencement day” means...SCHEDULE 6Minor and consequential amendmentsFines and Recoveries Act 1833 (c. 74)1.(1) The Fines and Recoveries Act 1833 (c. 74) is...Improvement of Land Act 1864 (c. 114)2.In section 68 of the Improvement of Land Act 1864...Trustee Act 1925 (c. 19)3.(1) The Trustee Act 1925 (c. 19) is amended as...Law of Property Act 1925 (c. 20)4.(1) The Law of Property Act 1925 (c. 20) is...Administration of Estates Act 1925 (c. 23)5.(1) The Administration of Estates Act 1925 (c. 23) is...National Assistance Act 1948 (c. 29)6.In section 49 of the National Assistance Act 1948 (c....U.S.A. Veterans' Pensions (Administration) Act 1949 (c. 45)7.In section 1 of the U.S.A. Veterans' Pensions (Administration) Act...Intestates' Estates Act 1952 (c. 64)8.In Schedule 2 to the Intestates' Estates Act 1952 (c....Variation of Trusts Act 1958 (c. 53)9.In section 1 of the Variation of Trusts Act 1958...Administration of Justice Act 1960 (c. 65)10.In section 12(1)(b) of the Administration of Justice Act 1960...Industrial and Provident Societies Act 1965 (c. 12)11.In section 26 of the Industrial and Provident Societies Act...Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 (c. 56)12.In Schedule 1 to the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 (c....Leasehold Reform Act 1967 (c. 88)13.(1) For section 26(2) of the Leasehold Reform Act 1967...Medicines Act 1968 (c. 67)14.In section 72 of the Medicines Act 1968 (c. 67)...Family Law Reform Act 1969 (c. 46)15.For section 21(4) of the Family Law Reform Act 1969...Local Authority Social Services Act 1970 (c. 42)16.(1) Schedule 1 to the Local Authority Social Services Act...Courts Act 1971 (c. 23)17.In Part 1A of Schedule 2 to the Courts Act...Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70)18.(1) Omit section 118 of the Local Government Act 1972...Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 (c. 18)19.In section 40 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 (c....Juries Act 1974 (c. 23)20.In Schedule 1 to the Juries Act 1974 (c. 23)...Consumer Credit Act 1974 (c. 39)21.For section 37(1)(c) of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 (c....Solicitors Act 1974 (c. 47)22.(1) The Solicitors Act 1974 (c. 47) is amended as...Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 (c. 57)23.In section 31 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act...Sale of Goods Act 1979 (c. 54)24.In section 3(2) of the Sale of Goods Act 1979...Limitation Act 1980 (c. 58)25.In section 38 of the Limitation Act 1980 (c. 58)...Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981 (c. 14)26.In section 57(2)(c) of the Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981...Judicial Pensions Act 1981 (c. 20)27.In Schedule 1 to the Judicial Pensions Act 1981 (c....Supreme Court Act 1981 (c. 54)28.In Schedule 2 to the Supreme Court Act 1981 (c....Mental Health Act 1983 (c. 20)29.(1) The Mental Health Act is amended as follows. Administration of Justice Act 1985 (c. 61)30.In section 18(3) of the Administration of Justice Act 1985...Insolvency Act 1986 (c. 45)31.(1) The Insolvency Act 1986 (c. 45) is amended as...Building Societies Act 1986 (c. 53)32.In section 102D(9) of the Building Societies Act 1986 (c....Public Trustee and Administration of Funds Act 1986 (c. 57)33.In section 3 of the Public Trustee and Administration of...Patronage (Benefices) Measure 1986 (No.3)34.(1) The Patronage (Benefices) Measure 1986 (No. 3) is amended...Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 (c. 41)35.(1) The Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 (c. 41)...Child Support Act 1991 (c. 48)36.In section 50 of the Child Support Act 1991 (c....Social Security Administration Act 1992 (c. 5)37.In section 123 of the Social Security Administration Act 1992...Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993 (c. 8)38.(1) The Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993 (c. 8)...Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 (c. 28)39.(1) For paragraph 4 of Schedule 2 to the Leasehold...Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Act 1995 (c. 23)40.(1) The Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Act 1995 (c....Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (c. 50)41.In section 20(7) of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (c....Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (c. 47)42.(1) The Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act...Human Rights Act 1998 (c. 42)43.In section 4(5) of the Human Rights Act 1998 (c....Access to Justice Act 1999 (c. 22)44.In paragraph 1 of Schedule 2 to the Access to...Adoption and Children Act 2002 (c. 38)45.In section 52(1)(a) of the Adoption and Children Act 2002...Licensing Act 2003 (c. 17)46.(1) The Licensing Act 2003 (c. 17) is amended as...Courts Act 2003 (c. 39)47.(1) The Courts Act 2003 (c. 39) is amended as...SCHEDULE 7RepealsBack to topOptions/HelpPrint OptionsPrint Table of ContentsPDF table of contentsWeb page table of contentsPrint The Whole ActPDF The Whole ActWeb page The Whole ActYou have chosen to open The Whole ActThe Whole Act you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download. 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