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[F1140(1)The selection of a person for appointment under paragraph 139 must not be made unless it appears to the person making the selection that the prospective representative would, if appointed—E+W
(a)maintain contact with the relevant person,
(b)represent the relevant person in matters relating to or connected with this Schedule, and
(c)support the relevant person in matters relating to or connected with this Schedule.]
Textual Amendments
F1 Sch. A1 inserted (1.4.2008 for certain purposes and otherwise 1.4.2009) by Mental Health Act 2007 (c. 12) , ss. 50 , 56 , Sch. 7 ; S.I. 2008/745 , art. 4(a) ; S.I. 2009/139 , art. 2(c) (with art. 3 , Sch. paras. 3 , 4 )