The issue of capacity arises in numerous areas of law such as wardship, powers of attorney, the loss of capacity arising from accidents/medical negligence and the protection of vulnerable persons. The Assisted Decision-Making Capacity Act 2015 introduces a number of new concepts relating to the issue of capacity, decision making and self-determination. This one hour lectures evaluates the aims and objectives of the Act.
Topics covered:
- The right to exercise autonomy and self-determination
- Guiding principles of the Act
- Decision Making Assistance
- Co-Decision Maker
- Wardship
- Enduring Powers of Attorney
- Decision Support Services
Teaching methods:
Discontinued 2023
Duration & pricing:
- Net-Duration: 1 hour
To book current available lectures please refer to: 2025 Legal CPD programme
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