Mental Capacity Act 2005
2005 CHAPTER 9
Commentary on Sections
Part 2: the Court of Protection and the Public Guardian
Supplementary powers
Section 48: Interim orders and directions
133.This section allows the court to make interim orders even if evidence as to lack of capacity is not yet available, where there is reason for the court to believe that the person lacks capacity in respect of a particular matter and it is in his best interests for the court to act without delay.
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