Legislation

Part 5 – Appointment of independent mental capacity advocates

Introduction

Part 5 Paragraph 41 relates to the appointment of independent mental capacity advocates (IMCAs) and appropriate persons under the Liberty Protection Safeguards. The duty to appoint an IMCA or appropriate person to represent and support the cared-for person is contained in paragraph 42. This provides that the responsible body must take reasonable steps to appoint […]

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