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SCHEDULE 2PROCEDURAL MATTERS IN ENGLAND AND WALES

PART 9General Provision as to Court Procedure and Practice

Persons incapable of managing their affairs—introductory

49.—(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 1983(1); or

(b)due to physical affliction or disability.

(2) The person concerned is referred to as “the incapacitated person”.