Mental Capacity Act 2005, Paragraph 56 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.
[F156U.K.A decision of a donee or deputy is valid if it is made—
(a)within the scope of the person's authority as donee or deputy, and
(b)in accordance with Part 1 of this Act.]
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. AA1 inserted (16.5.2019 but only for the purpose of enabling the exercise of any power to make regulations and otherwise prosp.) by Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act 2019 (c. 18), s. 6(3), Sch. 1
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