Blackstone's Guide to the Mental Capacity Act 2005
ISBN13: 9780199289035ISBN10: 0199289034
Paperback,
216 pages
Oct 2005,
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$115.00 (06)A Blackstone Press Publicaiton
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Description
The Mental Capacity Act 2005 comes into force in 2007 and radically reforms the law under which decisions will be made for those who lack mental capacity. Changes are wide-ranging and significant and include: a new functional capacity test; the primacy of 'best interests'; the creation of a new Court of Protection; and a new criminal offense of ill-treatment or wilful neglect. This practical guide contains a copy of the Act and examines both the impact of the changes introduced and the priniciples and key concepts. It is an invaluable resource for all practitioners working in this complex area.Features
- Examines how the Mental Capacity Act 2005 will clarify and change the law in relation to adults who lack capacity
- Covers the background to the Act and the transitional provisions
- Covers the key changes imposed by the legislation in relation to health, welfare, finance and property decisions
- Discusses the principles and key concepts influencing the Act
- Accessible and clear layout makes this an ideal quick reference
- Includes a copy of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
Reviews
"...a fascinating, critical analysis of the common law provisions consolidated by MCA 2005..."
David Hewitt, New Law Journal
About the Author(s)
Peter Bartlett is Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Professor of Mental Health Law at the University of Nottingham. He has written and contributed to a wide array of publications in the field including Mental Health Law: Policy and Practice 2/e (co-authored with Ralph Sandland, published by OUP, 2003); Mental Health Law: The Advocates' Manual 2/e (Toronto, Community Legal Education, 1988); and Involuntary Detention and Civil Commitment (contributor, ed. Diesfield & Freckelton, Ashgate, 2003).
