MCA s40 text
Exceptions
40.—(1) The duty imposed by section 37(3), 38(3) or (4) [, 39(4) or (5), 39A(3), 39C(3) or 39D(2)][1] does not apply where there is—
- (a) a person nominated by P (in whatever manner) as a person to be consulted on matters to which that duty relates,
- (b) a donee of a lasting power of attorney created by P who is authorised to make decisions in relation to those matters, or
- (c) a deputy appointed by the court for P with power to make decisions in relation to those matters.][2]
[(2) A person appointed under Part 10 of Schedule A1 to be P’s representative is not, by virtue of that appointment, a person nominated by P as a person to be consulted in matters to which a duty mentioned in subsection (1) relates.][1]
Amendments
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Mental Health Act 2007 s50; Mental Health Act 2007 (Commencement No. 10 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2009 wef 1/4/09
- ↑ Substituted by Mental Health Act 2007; Mental Health Act 2007 (Commencement No. 3) Order 2007 wef 1/10/07