PART 2LACK OF CAPACITY: PROTECTION FROM LIABILITY, AND SAFEGUARDS

CHAPTER 6EXTENSION OF PERIOD OF CERTAIN AUTHORISATIONS

Extensions of period of authorisation

I138Subsequent extensions

1

This section applies where—

a

an authorisation has been granted (and has not been revoked);

b

the period of the authorisation has been extended for a period (“the current extension period”) under a relevant provision; and

c

the current extension period has not ended.

2

The period of the authorisation may be further extended, for a period of one year beginning immediately after the end of the current extension period, by the making of an extension report (see section 39).

3

In subsection (1)(b) “relevant provision” means—

a

section 37 (first extension);

b

this section (subsequent extensions); or

c

paragraph 8(2) of Schedule 3 (extension where responsible person is not of the opinion that the criteria for continuation are met).