Citation and commencement1
These Regulations may be cited as the Adults with Incapacity (Recall of Guardians' Powers) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2008 and come into force on 1st April 2008.
Amendment of the Adults with Incapacity (Recall of Guardians' Powers) (Scotland) Regulations 20022
1
The Adults with Incapacity (Recall of Guardians' Powers) (Scotland) Regulations 20022 are amended as follows.
2
In Schedule 1 (application to Mental Welfare Commission for recall of powers of a guardian relating to personal welfare)–
a
at the end of Part B insert–
Note: The Mental Welfare Commission may not be asked to recall welfare powers other than those granted in cases where the adult’s incapacity is by reason of, or reasons which include, mental disorder.
b
in Part E after paragraph 3 insert as paragraph 3A the text in the Schedule.
3
In Schedule 2 (application to local authority for recall of powers of a guardian relating to personal welfare)–
a
in Part A delete the footnote; and
b
in Part E after paragraph 3 insert as paragraph 3A the text in the Schedule.
4
In Schedule 4 (intimation by Mental Welfare Commission of (i) application or (ii) intention to recall powers of a guardian relating to personal welfare) at the end under the heading “Notes on Part A” and after “(c) the adult’s primary carer;” insert “(ca) the adult’s named person;”3.
5
In Schedule 5 (intimation by local authority of (i) application or (ii) intention to recall powers of a guardian relating to personal welfare) at the end under the heading “Notes on Part A” and after “(c) the adult’s primary carer;” insert “(ca) the adult’s named person;”4.