SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 6Minor and consequential amendments
Child Support Act 1991 (c. 48)
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In section 50 of the Child Support Act 1991 (c. 48) (unauthorised disclosure of information)—
a
in subsection (8)—
i
immediately after paragraph (a), insert “
or
”
,
ii
omit paragraphs (b) and (d) and the “or” immediately after paragraph (c), and
iii
for “, receiver, custodian or appointee” substitute “
or custodian
”
, and
b
after that subsection, insert—
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Where the person to whom the information relates lacks capacity (within the meaning of the Mental Capacity Act 2005) to consent to its disclosure, the appropriate person is—
a
a donee of an enduring power of attorney or lasting power of attorney (within the meaning of that Act), or
b
a deputy appointed for him, or any other person authorised, by the Court of Protection,
with power in that respect.