# The Disability Discrimination (Services and Premises) Regulations 1996, Regulation 8: Mental incapacity


Section 20(4)(b) of the Act (treatment justified where disabled person is incapable of entering into an enforceable agreement or giving informed consent) shall not apply where a disabled person is acting through another person by virtue of—
(a) a power of attorney; or
(b) functions conferred by or under Part VII of the Mental Health Act 1983; or
(c) powers exercisable in Scotland in relation to the disabled person’s property or affairs in consequence of the appointment of a curator bonis, tutor or judicial factor.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1836/regulation/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/disability-discrimination-services-and-premises-regulations-1996/regulation-8
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