Principles for nominees
3B Principles for nominees
This Act and the rules are intended to reflect, in relation to nominees, the following principles:
all adults have an equal right to make decisions that affect their lives and to have those decisions respected;
persons who require support in decision‑making must be provided with access to the support necessary for them to make, communicate and participate in decisions that affect their lives;
the will, preferences and rights of persons who may require decision‑making support must direct decisions that affect their lives;
laws and legal frameworks must contain appropriate and effective safeguards in relation to interventions for persons who may require decision‑making support, including to prevent abuse and undue influence.
The safeguards referred to in paragraph (d) are provided in this Act (see for example section 54) and the rules.
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