Part 2The Court of Protection and the Public Guardian
Supplementary powers
48Interim orders and directions
The court may, pending the determination of an application to it in relation to a person (“P”), make an order or give directions in respect of any matter if—
a
there is reason to believe that P lacks capacity in relation to the matter,
b
the matter is one to which its powers under this Act extend, and
c
it is in P's best interests to make the order, or give the directions, without delay.