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'''Interim orders and directions'''
 
48. 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.

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