# Mental Capacity Act 2005, Paragraph 8


(1) The court may also exercise its functions under this Act (in so far as it cannot otherwise do so) in relation to an adult if sub-paragraph (2) or (3) applies in relation to him.
(2) This sub-paragraph applies in relation to an adult if—
(a) he is a British citizen,
(b) he has a closer connection with England and Wales than with Scotland or Northern Ireland, and
(c) Article 7 has, in relation to the matter concerned, been complied with.
(3) This sub-paragraph applies in relation to an adult if the Lord Chancellor, having consulted such persons as he considers appropriate, agrees to a request under Article 8 in relation to the adult.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/9/schedule/3/paragraph/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/mental-capacity-act-2005/schedule-3/paragraph-8
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