# The Mental Capacity Act 2005 (Independent Mental Capacity Advocates) (General) Regulations 2006, Regulation 7: Challenges to decisions affecting persons who lack capacity


(1) This regulation applies where—
(a) an IMCA has been instructed to represent a person (“P”) in relation to any matter, and
(b) a decision affecting P (including a decision as to his capacity) is made in that matter.
(2) The IMCA has the same rights to challenge the decision as he would have if he were a person (other than an IMCA) engaged in caring for P or interested in his welfare.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1832/regulation/7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/mental-capacity-act-2005-independent-mental-capacity-advocates-general-regulations-2006/regulation-7
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