Paragraph 15 F1

(1)

Where arrangements are proposed, the responsible body must as soon as practicable take such steps as are practicable to ensure that—

(a)

the cared-for person, and

(b)

any appropriate person in relation to the cared-for person,

understands the matters mentioned in sub-paragraph (3).

(2)

If, subsequently, at any time while the arrangements are being proposed the responsible body becomes satisfied under paragraph 42(5) that a person is an appropriate person in relation to the cared-for person, the responsible body must, as soon as practicable, take such steps as are practicable to ensure that the appropriate person understands the matters mentioned in sub-paragraph (3).

(3)

Those matters are—

(a)

the nature of the arrangements, and

(b)

the matters mentioned in paragraph 14(2) as they apply in relation to the cared-for person's case.

(4)

If it is not appropriate to take steps to ensure that the cared-for person or any appropriate person understands a particular matter then, to that extent, the duties in sub-paragraphs (1) and (2) do not apply.

(5)

In this paragraph “appropriate person”, in relation to a cared-for person, means a person within paragraph 42(5).

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Sch. AA1 inserted (16.5.2019 but only for the purpose of enabling the exercise of any power to make regulations and otherwise prosp.) by Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act 2019 (c. 18), s. 6(3), Sch. 1