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The Mental Capacity Act 2005 (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Order 2007

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SCHEDULE 1

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MINOR AND CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS

Trustee Savings Bank Life Annuity Regulations 1930

1.  In regulation 16(2) of the Trustee Savings Bank Life Annuity Regulations 1930(1)—

(a)for the words “a person who is incapable, by reason of mental disorder within the meaning of the Mental Health Act 1959, of managing and administering his property and affairs” substitute “a person who lacks mental capacity within the meaning of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (c.9) to administer and manage his property and affairs”; and

(b)for the word “receiver” substitute “deputy”.

Savings Contract Regulations 1969

2.—(1) The Savings Contract Regulations 1969(2) are amended in accordance with this paragraph.

(2) In regulation 2(1) (interpretation), omit the entries for “mentally disordered person” and “receiver” and, in the appropriate alphabetical position, insert—

(a)“ “deputy” in the application of these Regulations to England and Wales, means, in relation to any decision made for a person who lacks capacity, a deputy appointed by the Court of Protection for that person with power to make decisions in relation to the matters in question;”; and

(b)“ “person who lacks capacity” means a person who lacks capacity within the meaning of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (c.9);”.

(3) In regulation 7 (payment in case of mentally disordered persons)—

(a)in the title, for “mentally disordered persons” substitute “persons who lack capacity”; and

(b)in paragraphs (1) and (2) in each place—

(i)for “mentally disordered person” substitute “person who lacks capacity”, and

(ii)for “receiver” substitute “deputy”.

(4) In regulation 12 (persons under disability)—

(a)for “mentally disordered person” substitute “person who lacks capacity”; and

(b)for “receiver” substitute “deputy”.

(5) In regulation 27 (application to Scotland)—

(a)in paragraph (a), for “mentally disordered person” substitute “person who lacks capacity”; and

(b)in paragraph (b), for “receiver in relation to a mentally disordered person” substitute “deputy in relation to a person who lacks capacity”.

(6) In regulation 28(2) (application to Northern Ireland)—

(a)in sub-paragraph (a), for “mentally disordered person” substitute “person who lacks capacity”; and

(b)in sub-paragraph (b), for “receiver in relation to a mentally disordered person” substitute “deputy in relation to a person who lacks capacity”.

(7) In regulation 29(2)(a) (application to the Isle of Man), for “receiver in relation to a mentally disordered person” substitute “deputy in relation to a person who lacks capacity”.

(8) In regulation 30 (application to the Channel Islands)—

(a)in paragraphs (2)(a) and (3)(a), for “mentally disordered person” substitute “person who lacks capacity”; and

(b)in paragraphs (2)(b) and (3)(b), for “receiver in relation to a mentally disordered person” substitute “deputy in relation to a person who lacks capacity”.

Pensions Increase (Judicial Pensions) Regulations 1972

3.  In paragraph 9 of the Schedule to the Pensions Increase (Judicial Pensions) Regulations 1972(3), omit the reference to a Master of the Court of Protection except in the case of a person holding that office immediately before the commencement of this paragraph or who had previously retired from that office or died.

National Savings Bank Regulations 1972

4.—(1) The National Savings Bank Regulations 1972(4) are amended in accordance with this paragraph.

(2) In regulation 2(1) (interpretation), omit the entries for “mentally disordered person” and “receiver” and, in the appropriate alphabetical position, insert—

(a)“ “deputy” in the application of these Regulations to England and Wales, means, in relation to any decision made for a person who lacks capacity, a deputy appointed by the Court of Protection for that person with power to make decisions in relation to the matters in question;”; and

(b)“ “person who lacks capacity” means a person who lacks capacity within the meaning of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (c.9);”.

(3) In regulation 7 (mentally disordered persons)—

(a)in the title, for “Mentally disordered persons” substitute “Persons who lack capacity”;

(b)in paragraph (1), for “mentally disordered person, by his receiver” substitute “person who lacks capacity, by his deputy”;

(c)in paragraphs (2), (3) and (4) in each place—

(i)for “mentally disordered person” substitute “person who lacks capacity”, and

(ii)for “receiver” substitute “deputy”;

(4) In regulation 8(4)(c) (joint accounts)—

(a)for “mentally disordered person” substitute “person who lacks capacity”; and

(b)for “receiver” substitute “deputy”.

(5) In regulation 9(4) (trust accounts)—

(a)for both references to “mentally disordered person” substitute “person who lacks capacity”; and

(b)for “receiver” substitute “deputy”.

(6) In regulation 37(1)(b) (payment under nomination)—

(a)for “mentally disordered person” substitute “person who lacks capacity”; and

(b)for “receiver” substitute “deputy”.

(7) In regulation 45 (persons under disability)—

(a)for “mentally disordered person” substitute “person who lacks capacity”; and

(b)for “receiver” substitute “deputy”.

(8) In regulation 57(2)(a) (application to the Isle of Man), for “receiver in relation to a mentally disordered person” substitute “deputy in relation to a person who lacks capacity”.

(9) In regulation 58 (application to the Channel Islands)—

(a)in paragraphs (2)(a) and (3)(a), for “mentally disordered person” substitute “person who lacks capacity”; and

(b)in paragraphs (2)(b) and (3)(b), for “receiver in relation to a mentally disordered person” substitute “deputy in relation to a person who lacks capacity”.

Premium Savings Bond Regulations 1972

5.—(1) The Premium Savings Bond Regulations 1972(5) are amended in accordance with this paragraph.

(2) In regulation 2(1) (interpretation), omit the entries for “mentally disordered person” and “receiver” and, in the appropriate alphabetical position, insert—

(a)“ “deputy” in the application of these Regulations to England and Wales, means, in relation to any decision made for a person who lacks capacity, a deputy appointed by the Court of Protection for that person with power to make decisions in relation to the matters in question;”; and

(b)“ “person who lacks capacity” means a person who lacks capacity within the meaning of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (c.9);”.

(3) In regulation 4 (persons entitled to purchase and hold bonds)—

(a)in paragraph (3)(b), for “mentally disordered person, by his receiver” substitute “a person who lacks capacity, by his deputy”; and

(b)in paragraph (5)(b), for “mentally disordered person” substitute “person who lacks capacity”.

(4) In regulation 10 (payment in case of mentally disordered persons)—

(a)in the title, for “Mentally disordered persons” substitute “Persons who lack capacity”;

(b)in paragraph (1) –

(i)for “mentally disordered person” substitute “person who lacks capacity”, and

(ii)for “receiver” substitute “deputy”; and

(c)in paragraph (2), for “mentally disordered person for whose estate no receiver” substitute “person who lacks capacity for whom no deputy has been appointed in relation to his property and affairs”.

(5) In regulation 16 (persons under disability)—

(a)for “mentally disordered person” substitute “person who lacks capacity”; and

(b)for “receiver” substitute “deputy”.

(6) In regulation 31 (application to Scotland)—

(a)in paragraph (a), for “mentally disordered person” substitute “person who lacks capacity”; and

(b)in paragraph (b), for “receiver in relation to a mentally disordered person” substitute “deputy in relation to a person who lacks capacity”.

(7) In regulation 32(2) (application to Northern Ireland)—

(a)in paragraph (a), for “mentally disordered person” substitute “person who lacks capacity”; and

(b)in paragraph (b), for “receiver in relation to a mentally disordered person” substitute “deputy in relation to a person who lacks capacity”.

(8) In regulation 33(2)(a) (application to the Isle of Man), for “receiver in relation to a mentally disordered person” substitute “deputy in relation to a person who lacks capacity”.

(9) In regulation 34 (application to the Channel Islands)—

(a)in paragraphs (2)(a) and (3)(a), for “mentally disordered person” substitute “person who lacks capacity”; and

(b)in paragraphs (2)(b) and (3)(b), for “receiver in relation to a mentally disordered person” substitute “deputy in relation to a person who lacks capacity”.

National Savings Stock Register Regulations 1976

6.—(1) The National Savings Stock Register Regulations 1976(6) are amended in accordance with this paragraph.

(2) In regulation 2(1) (interpretation), omit the entries for “mentally disordered person” and “receiver” and, in the appropriate alphabetical position, insert—

(a)“ “deputy” in the application of these Regulations to England and Wales, means, in relation to any decision made for a person who lacks capacity, a deputy appointed by the Court of Protection for that person with power to make decisions in relation to the matters in question;”; and

(b)“ “person who lacks capacity” means a person who lacks capacity within the meaning of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (c.9);”.

(3) In regulation 31 (persons under disability)—

(a)in paragraphs (1) and (2) in each place—

(i)for “mentally disordered person” substitute “person who lacks capacity”; and

(ii)for “receiver” substitute “deputy”; and

(b)in paragraphs (3) and (4), for “mentally disordered person” substitute “person who lacks capacity”.

(4) In regulation 59 (application to Scotland)—

(a)in paragraph (a), for “mentally disordered person” substitute “person who lacks capacity”; and

(b)in paragraph (b), for “receiver in relation to a mentally disordered person” substitute “deputy in relation to a person who lacks capacity”.

(5) In regulation 60(2) (application to Northern Ireland)—

(a)in paragraph (a), for “mentally disordered person” substitute “person who lacks capacity”; and

(b)in paragraph (b), for “receiver in relation to a mentally disordered person” substitute “deputy in relation to a person who lacks capacity”.

(6) In regulation 61(2)(a) (application to the Isle of Man), for “receiver in relation to a mentally disordered person” substitute “deputy in relation to a person who lacks capacity”.

(7) In regulation 62 (application to the Channel Islands)—

(a)in paragraphs (2)(a) and (3)(a), for “mentally disordered person” substitute “person who lacks capacity”; and

(b)in paragraphs (2)(b) and (3)(b), for “receiver in relation to a mentally disordered person” substitute “deputy in relation to a person who lacks capacity”.

Motor Vehicles (Tests) Regulations 1981

7.  In regulation 9(1)(c) (cessations: general) of the Motor Vehicles (Tests) Regulations 1981(7), for the words from “patient” to “Mental Health Act 1983” substitute “person who lacks capacity (within the meaning of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (c.9)) to carry on the activities covered by the authorisation”.

The Mental Health Review Tribunal Rules 1983

8.  For rule 7(c) (notice to other persons interested) of the Mental Health Review Tribunal Rules 1983(8), substitute—

(c)where there is an extant order of either—

(i)the office of the Supreme Court called the Court of Protection mentioned in section 45(6) of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (c.9), or

(ii)the superior court of record established by section 45(1) of the Mental Capacity Act 2005,

to the court referred to in sub-paragraph (ii) of this rule;

Savings Certificates (Yearly Plan) Regulations 1984

9.—(1) The Savings Certificates (Yearly Plan) Regulations 1984(9) are amended in accordance with this paragraph.

(2) In regulation 2 (interpretation), omit the entries for “mentally disordered person” and “receiver” and, in the appropriate alphabetical position, insert—

(a)“ “deputy” in the application of these Regulations to England and Wales, means, in relation to any decision made for a person who lacks capacity, a deputy appointed by the Court of Protection for that person with power to make decisions in relation to the matters in question;”; and

(b)“ “person who lacks capacity” means a person who lacks capacity within the meaning of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (c.9);”.

(3) In regulation 4(2)(b) (persons entitled to enter into agreements and to hold certificates), for “mentally disordered person, by his receiver” substitute “person who lacks capacity, by his deputy”.

(4) In regulation 5(2) (maximum payments), for “mentally disordered person” substitute “person who lacks capacity”.

(5) In regulation 8 (repayment in case of persons under 7 years of age and mentally disordered persons)—

(a)in the title, for “mentally disordered persons” substitute “persons who lack capacity”;

(b)in paragraph (2), for “mentally disordered person shall be made, by his receiver” substitute “person who lacks capacity shall be made, by his deputy”; and

(c)in paragraph (3), for “mentally disordered person for whose estate no receiver” substitute “person who lacks capacity for whom no deputy”.

(6) In regulation 9(1)(a) (repayment in case of joint trustees)—

(a)for “mentally disordered person” substitute “person who lacks capacity”; and

(b)for “receiver” substitute “deputy”.

(7) In regulation 10(1)(a) (repayment in case of certificate held by person jointly)—

(a)for “mentally disordered person” substitute “person who lacks capacity”; and

(b)for “receiver” substitute “deputy”.

(8) In regulation 18 (persons under disability)—

(a)for “mentally disordered person” substitute “person who lacks capacity”; and

(b)for “receiver” substitute “deputy”.

(9) In regulation 33 (application to Scotland)—

(a)in paragraph (a), for “mentally disordered person” substitute “person who lacks capacity”; and

(b)in paragraph (b), for “receiver in relation to a mentally disordered person” substitute “deputy in relation to a person who lacks capacity”.

(10) In regulation 34(2) (application to Northern Ireland)—

(a)in paragraph (a), for “mentally disordered person” substitute “person who lacks capacity”; and

(b)in paragraph (b), for “receiver in relation to a mentally disordered person” substitute “deputy in relation to a person who lacks capacity”.

(11) In regulation 35(2)(a) (application to the Isle of Man), for “receiver in relation to a mentally disordered person” substitute “deputy in relation to a person who lacks capacity”.

(12) In regulation 36 (application to the Channel Islands)—

(a)in paragraphs (2)(a) and (3)(a), for “mentally disordered person” substitute “person who lacks capacity”; and

(b)in paragraphs (2)(b) and (3)(b), for “receiver in relation to a mentally disordered person” substitute “deputy in relation to a person who lacks capacity”.

Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986

10.  In paragraph 5(1)(c) of Part 1 of Schedule 3B (authorised sealers) to the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986(10), for the words from “patient” to “Mental Health Act 1983”, substitute “person who lacks capacity (within the meaning of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (c.9)) to carry on the activities covered by the authorisation”.

Operation of Public Service Vehicles (Partnership) Regulations 1986

11.  On the entry as to section 57(2) of the Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981(11), in column 2 of Part 1 of the Schedule to the Operation of Public Service Vehicles (Partnership) Regulations 1986(12), for the words from “patient” to “Mental Health Act 1983”, substitute “person who lacks capacity (within the meaning of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (c.9)) to carry on the activities covered by the licence”.

Insolvency Rules 1986

12.—(1) The Insolvency Rules 1986(13) are amended in accordance with this paragraph.

(2) In rule 4.214 (witness unfit for examination)—

(a)in paragraph (1)—

(i)omit the words “mental disorder or”, and

(ii)before “is suffering” insert “is a person who lacks capacity within the meaning of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (c.9) or”, and

(b)in paragraph (3)(a), for the words “patient within the meaning of the Mental Health Act 1983” substitute “person who lacks capacity within the meaning of the Mental Capacity Act 2005”.

(3) In rule 6.174 (bankrupt unfit for examination)—

(a)in paragraph (1) –

(i)omit the words “mental disorder or”, and

(ii)before “is suffering” insert “is a person who lacks capacity within the meaning of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 or”, and

(b)in paragraph (3)(a), for the words “patient within the meaning of the Mental Health Act 1983”, substitute “person who lacks capacity within the meaning of the Mental Capacity Act 2005”.

(4) In the heading to Part 7 of Chapter 7, for “Persons Incapable of Managing their Affairs”, substitute “Persons who Lack Capacity to Manage their Affairs”.

(5) In rule 7.43 (introductory)—

(a)in paragraph (1), for “is incapable of managing and administering his property and affairs”, substitute “lacks capacity within the meaning of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 to manage and administer his property and affairs”; and

(b)in paragraph (1)(a), for “mental disorder within the meaning of the Mental Health Act 1983”, substitute “lacking capacity within the meaning of the Mental Capacity Act 2005”.

(6) In paragraph 4.64 of Part 4 of Schedule 4, Forms Index (companies winding up)—

(a)after the words “person who”, insert “lacks capacity to manage and administer his property and affairs or”; and

(b)for the words “mental disorder or”, substitute “a”.

(7) In paragraph 6.57 of Part 6 of Schedule 4, Forms Index (bankruptcy)—

(a)after the words “bankrupt who”, insert “lacks capacity to manage and administer his property and affairs or”; and

(b)for the words “mental disorder or”, substitute “a”.

(8) For form 4.64 in Schedule 4 (forms), substitute the form in Schedule 2 (Part 1).

(9) For form 6.57 in Schedule 4 (forms), substitute the form in Schedule 2 (Part 2).

Non-contentious Probate Rules 1987

13.—(1) Rule 31 (grant to attorneys) and 35 (grants in case of mental incapacity) of the Non-contentious Probate Rules 1987(14) are amended in accordance with this paragraph.

(2) For rule 31(3) substitute—

(3) Where the donor referred to in paragraph (1) above lacks capacity within the meaning of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (c.9) and the attorney is acting under an enduring power of attorney or lasting power of attorney, the application shall be made in accordance with rule 35.

(3) For rule 35, in the title, for the words “mental incapacity” substitute “lack of mental capacity”.

(4) In rule 35(1), for the words “incapable person” substitute “person who lacks capacity within the meaning of the Mental Capacity Act 2005”.

(5) In rule 35(2)—

(a)for the words “is by reason of mental incapacity incapable of managing”, substitute “lacks capacity within the meaning of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 to manage”;

(b)for each reference to an incapable person substitute a reference to a person who lacks capacity within the meaning of the Mental Capacity Act 2005; and

(c)at the end of sub-paragraph (b), insert “or lasting power of attorney”.

(6) In rule 35(4), for the words “incapable person”, substitute “person who lacks capacity within the meaning of the Mental Capacity Act 2005”.

Judicial Pension (Preservation of Benefits) Order 1988

14.  In Schedule 2 to the Judicial Pension (Preservation of Benefits) Order 1988(15), omit the reference to a Master of the Court of Protection except in the case of a person holding that office immediately before the commencement of this paragraph or who had previously retired from that office or died.

Judicial Pensions (Requisite Benefits) Order 1988

15.  In Schedule 2 (office) to the Judicial Pensions (Requisite Benefits) Order 1988(16), omit the reference to a Master of the Court of Protection except in the case of a person holding that office immediately before the commencement of this paragraph or who had previously retired from that office or died.

Church of England Pensions Regulations 1988

16.—(1) Regulation 30 (payment of pensions in respect of persons suffering from mental disorder) of the Church of England Pensions Regulations 1988(17) is amended in accordance with this paragraph.

(2) In paragraph (1)—

(a)for the words “is incapable by reason of mental disorder within the meaning of the Mental Health Act, 1983, of managing and administering”, substitute “lacks capacity (within the meaning of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (c.9)) to manage and administer”; and

(b)in sub-paragraph (a), for the words “suffering from mental disorder”, substitute “a person lacking capacity (within the meaning of the Mental Capacity Act 2005) to manage and administer his property and affairs”.

(3) In paragraph (2)—

(a)for the words “authority having jurisdiction under Part VII of the Mental Health Act, 1983”, substitute “Court of Protection”; and

(b)for each reference to “that authority” substitute a reference to “the Court of Protection”.

(4) In paragraph (3)—

(a)for the words “the authority having jurisdiction under Part VII of the Mental Health Act, 1983 give”, substitute “the Court of Protection gives”; and

(b)for the words “that authority”, substitute “the Court of Protection”.

Savings Certificates Regulations 1991

17.—(1) The Savings Certificates Regulations 1991(18) are amended in accordance with this paragraph.

(2) In regulation 2(1) (interpretation), omit the entries for “mentally disordered person” and “receiver” and, in the appropriate alphabetical position, insert—

(a)“ “deputy” in the application of these Regulations to England and Wales, means, in relation to any decision made for a person who lacks capacity, a deputy appointed by the Court of Protection for that person with power to make decisions in relation to the matters in question;”; and

(b)“ “person who lacks capacity” means a person who lacks capacity within the meaning of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (c.9);”.

(3) In regulation 4(2)(c) (persons entitled to purchase and hold certificates), for “mentally disordered person, by his receiver” substitute “person who lacks capacity, by his deputy”.

(4) In regulation 9 (repayment in case of persons under 7 years of age and mentally disordered persons)—

(a)in the title, for “mentally disordered persons” substitute “persons who lack capacity”;

(b)in paragraph (2), for “mentally disordered person shall be made by his receiver” substitute “person who lacks capacity shall be made by his deputy”; and

(c)in paragraph (4), for the words from “mentally disordered person for” to “of the mentally disordered person” substitute “person who lacks capacity in respect of whom no deputy has been appointed, the Director of Savings may, if he thinks fit, pay the whole or any part of the amount repayable in respect of the certificate to any person who satisfies him that he will apply the payment for the maintenance or otherwise for the benefit of the person who lacks capacity”.

(5) In regulation 10(1)(a) (repayment in case of certificate held by persons jointly)—

(a)for “mentally disordered person” substitute “person who lacks capacity”; and

(b)for “receiver” substitute “deputy”.

(6) In regulation 18 (persons under disability)—

(a)for “mentally disordered person” substitute “person who lacks capacity”; and

(b)for “receiver” substitute “deputy”.

(7) In regulation 33 (application to Scotland)—

(a)in paragraph (a), for “mentally disordered person” substitute “person who lacks capacity”; and

(b)in paragraph (b), for “receiver in relation to a mentally disordered person” substitute “deputy in relation to a person who lacks capacity”.

(8) In regulation 34 (application to Northern Ireland)—

(a)in paragraph (b), for “mentally disordered person” substitute “person who lacks capacity”; and

(b)in paragraph (c), for “receiver in relation to a mentally disordered person” substitute “deputy in relation to a person who lacks capacity”.

(9) In regulation 35(2) (application to the Isle of Man)—

(a)in paragraph (a), for “mentally disordered person” substitute “person who lacks capacity”; and

(b)in paragraph (b), for “receiver in relation to any act or thing done in respect of a mentally disordered person shall be construed as a reference to a receiver” substitute “deputy in relation to any decision made for a person who lacks capacity shall be construed as a reference to a deputy”.

(10) In regulation 36 (application to the Channel Islands)—

(a)in paragraphs (2)(a) and (3)(a), for “mentally disordered person” substitute “person who lacks capacity”; and

(b)in paragraphs (2)(b) and (3)(b), for “receiver in relation to a mentally disordered person” substitute “deputy in relation to a person who lacks capacity”.

(11) In paragraph 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 1 (persons entitled to hold index-linked certificates to be purchased before 7th September 1981), for “receiver on behalf of and in the name of a mentally disordered person” substitute “deputy on behalf of and in the name of a person who lacks capacity”.

Savings Certificates (Children’s Bonus Bonds) Regulations 1991

18.—(1) The Savings Certificates (Children’s Bonus Bonds) Regulations 1991(19) are amended in accordance with this paragraph.

(2) In regulation 2(1) (interpretation), omit the entries for “mentally disordered person” and “receiver” and, in the appropriate alphabetical position, insert—

(a)“ “deputy” in the application of these Regulations to England and Wales, means, in relation to any decision made for a person who lacks capacity, a deputy appointed by the Court of Protection for that person with power to make decisions in relation to the matters in question;”; and

(b)“ “person who lacks capacity” means a person who lacks capacity within the meaning of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (c.9);”.

(3) In regulation 8(2) (repayment in case of persons under 16 years of age), for “mentally disordered person” substitute “person who lacks capacity”.

(4) In regulation 9 (repayment in case of mentally disordered persons)—

(a)in the title, for “mentally disordered persons” substitute “persons who lack capacity”;

(b)in paragraph (1), for “mentally disordered person shall be made by his receiver” substitute “person who lacks capacity shall be made by his deputy”; and

(c)in paragraph (2), for “mentally disordered person for whose estate no receiver” substitute “person who lacks capacity for whom no deputy”.

(5) In regulation 15 (persons under disability)—

(a)for “mentally disordered person” substitute “person who lacks capacity”; and

(b)for “receiver” substitute “deputy”.

(6) In regulation 29 (application to Scotland)—

(a)in paragraph (a), for “mentally disordered person” substitute “person who lacks capacity”; and

(b)in paragraph (b), for “receiver in relation to a mentally disordered person” substitute “deputy in relation to a person who lacks capacity”.

(7) In regulation 30 (application to Northern Ireland)—

(a)in paragraph (a), for “mentally disordered person” substitute “person who lacks capacity”; and

(b)in paragraph (b), for “receiver in relation to a mentally disordered person” substitute “deputy in relation to a person who lacks capacity”.

(8) In regulation 31(2) (application to the Isle of Man)—

(a)in paragraph (a), for “mentally disordered person” substitute “person who lacks capacity”; and

(b)in paragraph (b), for “receiver in relation to any act or thing done in respect of a mentally disordered person shall be construed as a reference to a receiver” substitute “deputy in relation to any decision made for a person who lacks capacity shall be construed as a reference to a deputy”.

(9) In regulation 32 (application to the Channel Islands)—

(a)in paragraphs (2)(a) and (3)(a), for “mentally disordered person” substitute “person who lacks capacity”; and

(b)in paragraphs (2)(b) and (3)(b), for “receiver in relation to a mentally disordered person” substitute “deputy in relation to a person who lacks capacity”.

Judicial Pensions (Transfer Between Judicial Pension Schemes) Regulations 1995

19.  In Schedule 2 (existing judicial scheme judicial offices included in each arrangement) to the Judicial Pensions (Transfer Between Judicial Pension Schemes) Regulations 1995(20), under the cross-heading “District Judiciary Scheme”, omit the reference to a Master of the Court of Protection except in the case of a person holding that office immediately before the commencement of this paragraph or who had previously retired from that office or died.

Judicial Pensions (Additional Voluntary Contributions) Regulations 1995

20.  In Schedule 4 (existing judicial scheme judicial offices included in each arrangement) to the Judicial Pensions (Additional Voluntary Contributions) Regulations 1995(21), under the cross-heading “District Judiciary Scheme”, omit the reference to a Master of the Court of Protection except in the case of a person holding that office immediately before the commencement of this paragraph or who had previously retired from that office or died.

Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Regulations 1995

21.—(1) Regulations 29 (partnerships) and 31 (continuance of licence on death, bankruptcy etc) of the Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Regulations 1995(22) are amended in accordance with this paragraph.

(2) In regulation 29(11)(b), for the words from “patient” to “Mental Health Act 1983”, substitute “person who lacks capacity (within the meaning of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (c.9)) to carry on the activities covered by the licence”.

(3) In regulation 31—

(a)in paragraph (2), for the words from “patient” to “Mental Health Act 1983”, substitute “person who lacks capacity (within the meaning of the Mental Capacity Act 2005) to carry on the activities covered by the licence”; and

(b)in paragraph (3), for “patient” substitute “person who lacks capacity (within the meaning of the Mental Capacity Act 2005) to carry on the activities covered by the licence”.

Landfill Tax Regulations 1996

22.  For regulation 33(1C)(a) (bodies eligible for approval) of the Landfill Tax Regulations 1996(23), substitute—

(a)in England and Wales, the person lacks capacity within the meaning of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (c.9) to administer and manage his property and affairs;.

Family Law Act 1996 (Allocation of Proceedings) Order 1997

23.  In article 8(2)(b) (transfer from family proceedings court to county court) of the Family Law Act 1996 (Allocation of Proceedings) Order 1997(24), for the words “a person who, by reason of mental disorder within the meaning of the Mental Health Act 1983, is incapable of managing and administering his property and affairs” substitute “a person lacking capacity within the meaning of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (c.9) to conduct the proceedings”.

General Chiropractic Council (Constitution and Procedure) Rules Order 1999

24.  In rule 2 (grounds of removal) of the General Chiropractic Council (Constitution and Procedure) Rules Order of Council 1999(25), in paragraph (1)(d) for “or is otherwise incapable, by reason of mental disorder, of properly managing his property or affairs”, substitute “or lacks capacity within the meaning of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (c.9), to properly manage his property or affairs”.

Health Service Medicines (Price Control Appeals) Regulations 2000

25.  In regulation 7 (appointment of tribunal) of the Health Service Medicines (Price Control Appeals) Regulations 2000(26), in paragraph (3)(b), for “incapacity” substitute “lack of capacity (within the meaning of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (c.9))”.

Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2000

26.  In regulation 7 (optimisation) of the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2000(27)—

(a)in paragraph (5)(b), after “capacity” insert “(within the meaning of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (c.9) in the case of a child aged sixteen or seventeen)”; and

(b)in paragraph (5)(c), after “capacity” insert “(within the meaning of the Mental Capacity Act 2005)”.

Carers (Services) and Direct Payments (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2001

27.  For regulation 2(2) (services of an intimate nature and prescribed circumstances) of the Carers (Services) and Direct Payments (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2001(28), substitute—

(2) Where a service (A) is being delivered to the person cared for, a service of an intimate nature may be provided if—

(a)during the delivery of service A, the person cared for asks the person delivering that service to provide a service of an intimate nature;

(b)the person lacks capacity (within the meaning of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (c.9)) to consent to the provision of a service of an intimate nature and it is provided in accordance with the principles of that Act; or

(c)except where sub-paragraph (b) applies, the person cared for is in a situation in which he is likely to suffer serious personal harm unless a service of an intimate nature is provided to him and the person providing service A reasonably believes that it is necessary to provide a service of an intimate nature because the likelihood of serious personal harm to the person cared for is imminent..

Care Homes Regulations 2001

28.—(1) The Care Homes Regulations 2001(29) are amended in accordance with this paragraph.

(2) In regulation 2 (interpretation), in paragraph (1), in the appropriate alphabetical position, insert—

(a)“ “the 2005 Act” means the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (c.9);” and

(b)“ “lacks capacity” means lacks capacity within the meaning of the 2005 Act;”.

(3) In regulation 13 (further requirements as to health and welfare), for paragraph (7) substitute—

(7) The registered person shall ensure that no service user is subject to physical restraint unless—

(a)restraint of the kind employed is the only practicable means of securing the welfare of that or any other service user and there are exceptional circumstances; or

(b)in the case of a person who lacks capacity in relation to the matter in question, the act meets the conditions of section 6 of the 2005 Act..

Private and Voluntary Health Care (England) Regulations 2001

29.—(1) The Private and Voluntary Health Care (England) Regulations 2001(30) are amended in accordance with this paragraph.

(2) In regulation 2 (interpretation)—

(a)in paragraph (1), at the beginning insert—

“the 2005 Act” means the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (c.9);; and

(b)at the end, add—

(4) For the purpose of any decision required to be made under these Regulations as to a person’s capacity, lack of capacity shall be interpreted in accordance with the 2005 Act and any reference to a person who lacks capacity shall be construed accordingly..

(3) In regulation 9 (policies and procedures), in paragraph (3)—

(a)in sub-paragraph (a), for “competence” substitute “capacity”;

(b)in sub-paragraph (b), for “competent patient” substitute “patient who has capacity”; and

(c)for sub-paragraph (c), substitute—

(c)in the case of patient who lacks capacity the requirements of the 2005 Act are complied with before any treatment proposed for him is administered; and.

(4) In regulation 16 (care and welfare of patients), in paragraphs (1) and (3), after “so far as practicable,” insert “(and, where the person lacks capacity, in accordance with the principles of the 2005 Act)”.

(5) In regulation 35 (resuscitation), in paragraph (2)—

(a)in sub-paragraph (a), for “are competent” substitute “have the capacity”; and

(b)after sub-paragraph (a), insert—

(aa)take proper account of valid and applicable advance decisions made by patients under the 2005 Act;.

(6) In regulation 37 (surgical procedures)—

(a)in paragraph (2), after “a patient” insert “who has the capacity to do so”;

(b)in paragraph (3), for “is not competent” substitute “lacks the capacity”; and

(c)after paragraph (3), insert—

(4) In the case of a patient who lacks capacity to consent to surgery, the registered person shall take proper account of any valid and applicable advance decisions made by the patient under the 2005 Act..

Domiciliary Care Agencies Regulations 2002

30.—(1) The Domiciliary Care Agencies Regulations 2002(31) are amended in accordance with this paragraph.

(2) In regulation 2 (interpretation), in paragraph (1), in the appropriate alphabetical position, insert—

“the 2005 Act” means the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (c.9);

“lacks capacity” means lacks capacity within the meaning of the 2005 Act;.

(3) In regulation 14 (arrangements for the provision of personal care), for paragraph (10) substitute—

(10) The registered person shall ensure that no service user is subject to physical restraint unless—

(a)restraint of the kind employed is the only practicable means of securing the welfare of that or any other service user and there are exceptional circumstances; or

(b)in the case of a person who lacks capacity in relation to the matter in question, the act meets the conditions of section 6 of the 2005 Act..

Land Registration Rules 2003

31.—(1) Rule 61 (documents executed by attorney) of, and Schedule 3 (forms referred to in rule 206) to, the Land Registration Rules 2003(32) are amended in accordance with this paragraph.

(2) In rule 61—

(a)for paragraph (1)(c) substitute—

(c)a document which under section 4 of the Evidence and Powers of Attorney Act 1940, paragraph 16 of Part 2 of Schedule 1, or paragraph 15(3) of Part 5 of Schedule 4 to the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (c.9) is sufficient evidence of the contents of the power, or; and

(b)for paragraph (2) substitute—

(2) If an order or direction under section 22 or 23 of, or paragraph 16 of Part 5 of Schedule 4 to, the Mental Capacity Act 2005 has been made with respect to a power or the donor of the power or the attorney appointed under it, the order or direction must be produced to the registrar..

(3) In Schedule 3—

(a)in Form 1 (certificate as to execution of power of attorney (rule 61))—

(i)for the first bullet point substitute—

  • the power of attorney (“the power”) is in existence [and is made and, where required, has been registered under (state statutory provisions under which the power is made and, where required, has been registered, if applicable)],, and

(ii)in the fourth bullet point, for the words “or section 7(3) of the Enduring Powers of Attorney Act 1985”, substitute—

  • , paragraph 16 of Part 2 of Schedule 1, or paragraph 15(3) of Part 5 of Schedule 4 to the Mental Capacity Act 2005; and

(b)in Form 2 (statutory declaration/certificate as to non-revocation for powers more than 12 months old at the date of the disposition for which they are used (rule 62) –

(i)in the third bullet point, for the words “valid enduring power”, substitute “valid lasting or enduring power of attorney”,

(ii)after the third bullet point, insert—

  • Where the power is in the form prescribed for a lasting power of attorney—

    • that a lasting power of attorney was not created, or

    • of circumstances which, if the lasting power of attorney had been created, would have terminated the attorney’s authority to act as an attorney, or, and

(iii)in the heading immediately before the fourth bullet point, after the words “enduring power”, insert “of attorney”.

National Health Service (Travel Expenses and Remission of Charges) Regulations 2003

32.  In regulation 7 (claims to entitlement) of the National Health Service (Travel Expenses and Remission of Charges) Regulations 2003(33), for paragraph (3), substitute—

(3) A claim may be made on behalf of another person where that person—

(a)is unable by reason of physical incapacity; or

(b)lacks capacity within the meaning of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (c.9),

to make the claim himself..

Child Trust Funds Regulations 2004

33.  In regulation 33A(2) (the official solicitor or accountant of court to be the person who has the authority to manage an account) of the Child Trust Funds Regulations 2004(34), in Condition 4—

(a)in sub-paragraph (a), for the word “receiver” substitute “deputy”;

(b)for sub-paragraph (b), substitute “(b) determined that such a person lacks capacity within the meaning of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (c.9) to manage the child’s property and affairs”; and

(c)in the modifications of condition 4 for Scotland—

(i)in sub-paragraph (b), for the word “receiver” substitute “deputy”; and

(ii)in sub-paragraph (c), for the word “patient” substitute “person lacking capacity”.

National Health Service (Complaints) Regulations 2004

34.  In regulation 8 (person who may make complaints) of the National Health Service (Complaints) Regulations 2004(35)—

(a)in paragraph (2)(c), omit “or mental” and “or”;

(b)after paragraph(2)(c), insert—

(cc)is unable because he lacks capacity within the meaning of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (c.9) to make the complaint himself; or;

(c)in paragraph (3), after “who is” insert “physically”; and

(d)after paragraph (3) insert—

(3A) In the case of a patient or person affected who lacks capacity within the meaning of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 the representative must be either a person appointed or authorised to act on his behalf under the 2005 Act or another person who, in the opinion of the complaints manager, had or has a sufficient interest in his welfare and is a suitable person to act as representative.

Commonhold Regulations 2004

35.—(1) In the table of contents in Schedule 2 (articles of association) to the Commonhold Regulations 2004(36), under the heading “Votes of Members”, for the words “Entitlement to vote – Mental Incapacity” substitute “Entitlement to vote – lack of mental capacity”.

(2) In the title to article 29 of Schedule 2 (articles of association) to the Commonhold Regulations 2004, for the words “mental incapacity” substitute “lack of mental capacity”.

(3) In article 29 of Schedule 2 (articles of association) to the Commonhold Regulations 2004, for each reference to “receiver” substitute a reference to “deputy”.

Adult Placement Schemes (England) Regulations 2004

36.—(1) The Adult Placement Schemes (England) Regulations 2004(37) are amended in accordance with this paragraph.

(2) In regulation 2 (interpretation), in the appropriate alphabetical position, insert—

(a)“ “the 2005 Act” means the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (c.9);”; and

(b)“ “lacks capacity” means lacks capacity within the meaning of the 2005 Act;”.

(3) In regulation 17 (carer agreements), for paragraph (2)(e) substitute—

(e)specifies that a service user is not to be subject to physical restraint unless—

(i)restraint of the kind employed is the only practicable means of securing the welfare of that, or another, service user; or

(ii)in the case of a person who lacks capacity in relation to the matter in question, the act meets the conditions of section 6 of the 2005 Act;

(4) In regulation 19 (adult placement carer handbook), for paragraph (3)(c) substitute—

(c)that a service user is not to be subject to physical restraint unless—

(i)restraint of the kind employed is the only practicable means of securing the welfare of that, or another, service user, or

(ii)in the case of a person who lacks capacity in relation to the matter in question, the act meets the conditions of section 6 of the 2005 Act;.

Damages (Variation of Periodical Payments) Order 2005

37.  For article 3(d) (defendant’s financial resources) of the Damages (Variation of Periodical Payments) Order 2005(38), substitute—

(d)the order is made by consent and the claimant is neither a child, nor a person who lacks capacity within the meaning of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (c.9) to administer and manage his property and affairs nor a patient within the meaning of Part VII of the Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order 1986,.

Disability Discrimination (Service Providers and Public Authorities Carrying Out Functions) Regulations 2005

38.  In regulation 3(b) (circumstances in which mental incapacity justification does not apply) of the Disability Discrimination (Service Providers and Public Authorities Carrying Out Functions) Regulations 2005(39), for the words “functions conferred by or under Part 7 of the Mental Health Act 1983”, substitute “being a deputy appointed by the Court of Protection”.

Disability Discrimination (Private Clubs etc) Regulations 2005

39.—(1) In regulation 3(b) (circumstances in which mental incapacity justification does not apply) of the Disability Discrimination (Private Clubs etc) Regulations 2005(40), for the words “functions conferred by or under Part 7 of the Mental Health Act 1983”, substitute “being a deputy appointed by the Court of Protection”.

(2) In regulation 13(3)(b) (duty of associations to make adjustments: justification) of these regulations, for the words “functions conferred by or under Part 7 of the Mental Health Act 1983”, substitute “being a deputy appointed by the Court of Protection”.

Disability Discrimination (Premises) Regulations 2006

40.  In regulation 2(b) (circumstances in which mental incapacity justification does not apply) of the Disability Discrimination (Premises) Regulations 2006 (41), for the words “functions conferred by or under Part 7 of the Mental Health Act 1983”, substitute “being a deputy appointed by the Court of Protection”.

(1)

S.I. 1930/106, amended by S.I. 1960/1985; there are other amending instruments but none are relevant.

(2)

S.I. 1969/1342, to which there are amendments not relevant to this Order.

(3)

S.I. 1972/71, to which there are amendments not relevant to this Order.

(4)

S.I. 1972/764, amended by S.I. 1984/9; there are other amending instruments but none are relevant.

(5)

S.I. 1972/765, amended by S.I. 1972/765, 1991/1337; there are other amending instruments but none are relevant.

(6)

S.I. 1976/2012, amended by S.I. 1989/2046; there are other amending instruments but none are relevant.

(7)

S.I. 1981/1694, amended by S.I. 2003/1113; there are other amending instruments but none are relevant.

(8)

S.I. 1983/942, to which there are amendments not relevant to this Order.

(9)

S.I. 1984/779, to which there are amendments not relevant to this Order.

(10)

S.I. 1986/1078, amended by S.I. 1992/422 and S.I. 2003/2096; there are other amending instruments but none are relevant.

(11)

1981 c.14.

(12)

S.I. 1986/1628, to which there are amendments not relevant to this Order.

(13)

S.I. 1986/1925, amended by S.I. 1987/1919; there are other amending instruments but none are relevant.

(14)

S.I. 1987/2024, amended by S.I. 1991/1876, S.I. 1991/1876 and S.I. 1998/1903; there are other amending instruments but none are relevant.

(15)

S.I. 1988/1418, amended by S.I. 1990/2484; there are other amending instruments but none are relevant.

(16)

S.I. 1988/1420, amended by S.I. 1990/2484; there are other amending instruments but none are relevant.

(17)

S.I. 1988/2256, amended by Pensions Measure 1997 (No. 1); there are other amending instruments but none are relevant.

(18)

S.I. 1991/1031, amended by S.I. 2005/2078, S.I. 2005/445, S.I. 1992/3115; there are other amending instruments but none are relevant.

(19)

S.I. 1991/1407, amended by S.I. 2005/2078 and S.I. 2005/445; there are other amending instruments but none are relevant.

(20)

S.I. 1995/636, amended by S.I. 1998/1658 and S.I. 2005/2506; there are other amending instruments but none are relevant.

(21)

S.I. 1995/639, amended by S.I. 1998/1658 and S.I. 2005/2506; there are other amending instruments but none are relevant.

(22)

S.I. 1995/2869, amended by 2003/2096 and S.I. 1996/2186; there are other amending instruments but none are relevant.

(23)

S.I. 1996/1527, amended by S.I. 1999/3270; there are other amending instruments but none are relevant.

(24)

S.I. 1997/1896, to which there are amendments not relevant to this Order.

(26)

S.I. 2000/124, to which there are amendments not relevant to this Order.

(27)

S.I. 2000/1059, to which there are amendments not relevant to this Order.

(28)

S.I. 2001/441, to which there are amendments not relevant to this Order.

(29)

S.I. 2001/3965, to which there are amendments not relevant to this Order.

(30)

S.I. 2001/3968, to which there are amendments not relevant to this Order.

(31)

S.I. 2002/3214, to which there are amendments not relevant to this Order.

(32)

S.I. 2003/1417, to which there are amendments not relevant to this Order.

(33)

S.I. 2003/2382, to which there are amendments not relevant to this Order.

(34)

S.I. 2004/1450, amended by S.I. 2004/3382; there are other amending instruments but none are relevant.

(35)

S.I.2004/1768; to which there are amendments not relevant to this Order.

(37)

S.I. 2004/2071, to which there are amendments not relevant to these Regulations.

(38)

S.I. 2005/841, to which there are amendments not relevant to this Order.

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