Mental Capacity Act 2005 (Commencement No 2) Order 2007
30th July 2007
This statutory instrument brings into force on 1st October 2007 many sections of the Mental Capacity Act 2005. These include:
- sections 9-14 and Schedule 1, which create the lasting power of attorney, replacing the enduring power of attorney;
- sections 24-26, concerning advance decisions to refuse medical treatment;
- section 45, which establishes a superior court of record to be known as the Court of Protection;
- sections 57 and 58, which create the Public Guardian; and
- section 63 and Schedule 3, which provides conflict of laws rules in relation to persons who cannot protect their own interests
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