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Mental Capacity Act 2005

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Mental Capacity Act 2005, Cross Heading: Relevant person etc 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. Help about Changes to Legislation

[F1Relevant person etcE+W

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F1 Sch. A1 inserted (1.4.2008 for certain purposes and otherwise 1.4.2009) by Mental Health Act 2007 (c. 12) , ss. 50 , 56 , Sch. 7 ; S.I. 2008/745 , art. 4(a) ; S.I. 2009/139 , art. 2(c) (with art. 3 , Sch. paras. 3 , 4 )

7E+WIn relation to a person who is, or is to be, a detained resident—

  • relevant person” means the person in question;

  • relevant hospital or care home” means the hospital or care home in question;

  • relevant care or treatment” means the care or treatment in question.]

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