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Mental capacity requirement

Definition in primary legislation

From:

Mental Capacity Act 2005, Schedule A1, Part 3

Legislation

15 The relevant person meets the mental capacity requirement if he lacks capacity in relation to the question whether or not he should be accommodated in the relevant hospital or care home for the purpose of being given the relevant care or treatment.

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