SCHEDULES

F1SCHEDULE 1APersons ineligible to be deprived of liberty by this Act

Part 2Interpretation

Expressions used in paragraph 5

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(1)

These expressions have the meanings given—

donee” means a donee of a lasting power of attorney granted by P;

mental health patient” means a person accommodated in a hospital for the purpose of being given medical treatment for mental disorder;

mental health treatment” means the medical treatment for mental disorder referred to in the definition of “mental health patient”.

(2)

A decision of a donee or deputy is valid if it is made—

(a)

within the scope of his authority as donee or deputy, and

(b)

in accordance with Part 1 of this Act.