# The Disability Discrimination (Services and Premises) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 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 VIII of the Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order 1986.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/1996/557/regulation/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/disability-discrimination-services-and-premises-regulations-northern-ireland-1996/regulation-8
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