Principles for adults with impaired capacity for a matter

In force

(1)

The principles to be applied by persons performing functions or exercising powers under this Act for a matter in relation to an adult with impaired capacity for the matter are—

(a)

the general principles stated in the Guardianship Act, section 11B (the general principles); and

(b)

for a health matter—the general principles and the health care principles stated in the Guardianship Act, section 11C (the health care principles).

(2)

Persons performing functions or exercising powers under this Act for a matter in relation to an adult with impaired capacity must also have regard to the acknowledgements stated in the Guardianship Act, section 5 when performing the functions or exercising the powers.

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