Mental Capacity Act 2005, Cross Heading: Evidence of registration is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 03 March 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
16(1)A document purporting to be an office copy of an instrument registered under this Schedule is, in any part of the United Kingdom, evidence of—U.K.
(a)the contents of the instrument, and
(b)the fact that it has been registered.
(2)Sub-paragraph (1) is without prejudice to—
(a)section 3 of the Powers of Attorney Act 1971 (c. 27) (proof by certified copy), and
(b)any other method of proof authorised by law.
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