# Mental Capacity Act 2005, Paragraph 74


Only the managing authority of the relevant hospital or care home may give an urgent authorisation.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/9/schedule/A1/paragraph/74 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/mental-capacity-act-2005/schedule-A1/paragraph-74
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