# Mental Capacity Act 2005, Paragraph 144


(1) Appointment regulations may make provision about who may, or may not, be—
(a) selected for appointment as a representative, or
(b) appointed as a representative.
(2) Regulations under this paragraph may relate to any of the following matters—
(a) a person's age;
(b) a person's suitability;
(c) a person's independence;
(d) a person's willingness;
(e) a person's qualifications.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/9/schedule/A1/paragraph/144 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/mental-capacity-act-2005/schedule-A1/paragraph-144
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