Mental Capacity : a guide to the new law

1. Introduction 2. The principles 3. Mental capacity and best interests 4. Lasting powers of attorney 5. Section 5 acts and limitations 6. Powers of the Court of Protection 7. Advance decisions to refuse treatment 8. Research 9. Independent Mental Capacity Advocate Service 10. Ill-treatment or neglect 11. The Court of Protection 12. The Public Guardian. Appendix: A. Mental Capacity Act 2005 (as amended) B. Commencement Order C. LPA Regulations D. Code of Practice E. Law Society's Practice Note.