# Mental Capacity Act 2005, Paragraph 13


The authorisation conditions are that—
(a) the cared-for person lacks capacity to consent to the arrangements,
(b) the cared-for person has a mental disorder, and
(c) the arrangements are necessary to prevent harm to the cared-for person and proportionate in relation to the likelihood and seriousness of harm to the cared-for person.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/9/schedule/AA1/paragraph/13 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/mental-capacity-act-2005/schedule-AA1/paragraph-13
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