The Mental Capacity Act (2005)

Legislation in England and Wales that provides a legal framework for people who lack the mental capacity to make decisions for themselves. UK legislation concerning mental capacity and decision-making for individuals who lack the capacity to make their own decisions. UK legislation related to decision-making for individuals who lack the mental capacity to make those decisions themselves. An Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that makes provision for what happens when a person lacks the mental capacity to make a particular decision. UK legislation concerning individuals who may lack the mental capacity to make certain decisions.