The ADM (Capacity) ACT 2015 – Lessons learned

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 (as amended), introduced a number of new concepts relating to the issue of capacity, decision making and self-determination. This one- hour lecture deals with the new changes in relation to decision-making, Wardship and the Decision Support Services.

The lecture covers a number of topics, including:

  • Case law of the Circuit Court
  • Importance of Wills & Preferences
  • Functional test for capacity
  • Guiding principles
  • Decision support services
  • Discharge applications

Teaching method:  

e-Lecture, PowerPoint;

Duration & pricing:

  • Net-Duration: 1 hour

To book this lecture please refer to: 2025 Legal CPD programme

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