# Mental Capacity Act 2005, Paragraph 17


Where the court is entitled to exercise jurisdiction under this Schedule, the mandatory provisions of the law of England and Wales apply, regardless of any system of law which would otherwise apply in relation to the matter.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/9/schedule/3/paragraph/17 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/mental-capacity-act-2005/schedule-3/paragraph-17
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