In section 5 (rights of patronage exercisable otherwise than by registered patron), after subsection (3) insert—

“(3A)

The reference in subsection (3) to a power of attorney does not include an enduring power of attorney or lasting power of attorney (within the meaning of the Mental Capacity Act 2005).”

In section 9 (information to be sent to designated officer when benefice becomes vacant), after subsection (5) insert—

“(5A)

Subsections (5B) and (5C) apply where the functions of a registered patron are, as a result of paragraph 10 of Schedule 2 to the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (patron’s loss of capacity to discharge functions), to be discharged by an individual appointed by the Court of Protection.

(5B)

If the individual is a clerk in Holy Orders, subsection (5) applies to him as it applies to the registered patron.

(5C)

If the individual is not a clerk in Holy Orders, subsection (1) (other than paragraph (b)) applies to him as it applies to the registered patron.”