Commons Briefing paper by Catherine Fairbairn and Kate Haire. It was first published on Tuesday, 5 October 2004. It was last updated on Tuesday, 5 October 2004.
Mental Capacity Bill (Bill 120 of 2003/04)
The Mental Capacity Bill became the Mental Capacity Act 2005, which came into force during 2007. As amended, it provides a legal framework and statutory code of practice for decision-making on behalf of those who lack capacity to make decisions for themselves, creates a statutory basis for advance directives to refuse treatment (“living wills”), and provides safeguards relating to deprivation of liberty. The Act also established a new Court of Protection and the Office of the Public Guardian.
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Mental Capacity Bill. (Explanatory Notes Bill 120-EN also published). (Formerly Mental Incapacity Bill (Draft)).
Thursday, 17 June 2004
Bills
House of Commons
- Subjects
- Codes of practice Courts Consent to medical treatment Advocacy Euthanasia Mental illness Medical treatments Protection Mental capacity Patients' rights Powers of attorney Research Public Guardianship Office Court of protection
- Legislation
- Mental Capacity Bill 2003/04 to 2004/05
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- Home Affairs Section
- Science and Environment Section
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