SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 3International protection of adults
Part 2Jurisdiction of competent authority
Scope of jurisdiction
7
1
The court may exercise its functions under this Act (in so far as it cannot otherwise do so) in relation to—
a
an adult habitually resident in England and Wales,
b
an adult's property in England and Wales,
c
an adult present in England and Wales or who has property there, if the matter is urgent, or
d
an adult present in England and Wales, if a protective measure which is temporary and limited in its effect to England and Wales is proposed in relation to him.
2
An adult present in England and Wales is to be treated for the purposes of this paragraph as habitually resident there if—
a
his habitual residence cannot be ascertained,
b
he is a refugee, or
c
he has been displaced as a result of disturbance in the country of his habitual residence.
8
1
The court may also exercise its functions under this Act (in so far as it cannot otherwise do so) in relation to an adult if sub-paragraph (2) or (3) applies in relation to him.
2
This sub-paragraph applies in relation to an adult if—
a
he is a British citizen,
b
he has a closer connection with England and Wales than with Scotland or Northern Ireland, and
c
Article 7 has, in relation to the matter concerned, been complied with.
3
This sub-paragraph applies in relation to an adult if the Lord Chancellor, having consulted such persons as he considers appropriate, agrees to a request under Article 8 in relation to the adult.