SCHEDULE 2PROCEDURAL MATTERS IN ENGLAND AND WALES
PART 9General Provision as to Court Procedure and Practice
Persons incapable of managing their affairs—introductory49
1
Paragraphs 50 to 52 apply where in proceedings under these Regulations it appears to the court that a person affected by the proceedings is one who is incapable of managing and administering his property and affairs either—
a
by reason of mental disorder within the meaning of the Mental Health Act 198353; or
b
due to physical affliction or disability.
2
The person concerned is referred to as “the incapacitated person”.