Section 27C Intimation of applicationsF1

(1)

On receipt of a competent application under section 24C, 24D, 25, 26B, 26D, 26F or 26G, the Public Guardian must intimate the application to—

(a)

the adult;

(b)

the adult's nearest relative;

(c)

the adult's primary carer;

(d)

the adult's named person;

(e)

where the applicant is—

(i)

the individual mentioned in both paragraph (b) and (c); or

(ii)

a body other than a local authority,

the chief social work officer of the local authority; and

(f)

any other person who the Public Guardian considers has an interest in the application.

(2)

A competent application is an application which complies with section 27 and, where appropriate, sections 27A and 27B.

Annotations

F1: Pt. 3 substituted (1.4.2008) by Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 10), ss. 58, 79(3); S.S.I. 2008/49, art. 2(1) (with arts. 3 4)