...Yasmin Palmer; Rachel Nabirinde; Peter Ilmari Beazley Purpose The Mental Capacity Act (2005; MCA ) entered into force in 2007, some 18 years ago. Since its implementation, several authors have identified gaps in knowledge and confidence in different professional groups. There has, however, been...

... of modern slavery/domestic servitude (1) Calls for training in: Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act, Care Act and Human Rights Act (1) Corkhill, R.; Sunderland; 2015 (2014) Angela (female, 48); her brother, Barry (male, 55); and their mother, Claire (female, 78) Angela has a long term mental...

... the guiding principles of mental capacity legislation assuming that the individual has capacity unless it is established that they lack capacity. Guidance and training is needed to ensure that the interpretation of the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and its application is applied consistently. Social...

... assessment is complex and ultimately based on a judgment involving interpretation, and welcomes the views of clinicians who have challenged the procedural test of capacity in the Mental Capacity Act (MCA). Design/methodology/approach – It presents an illustrative study of a person with acquired brain...

...Alison Brammer Purpose This paper aims to summarize the work of the Court of Protection. Design/methodology/approach The paper outlines the history and range of applications within the jurisdiction of the Court, drawing from the Mental Capacity Act and the Code of Practice. Reference is made...

... of abuse and the targets set to help ensure any allegations are investigated promptly and effectively. Originality/value The duties bestowed upon the public guardian under the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2005, together with a general growing awareness of financial abuse, have had a significant impact...

...Jill Manthorpe; Joan Rapaport; Jess Harris; Kritika Samsi The Mental Capacity Act 2005 was implemented in England and Wales in 2007. This article reports the findings of interviews with 15 adult safeguarding co‐ordinators in the London area about the operation of the Act and its impact upon adult...

...Yeslin Gearty Monday 1 October sees the implementation of the majority of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (the Act). Parts of the Act came into operation in April 2007, namely the creation of a new criminal offence of wilful neglect or ill treatment, the provision of Independent Mental Capacity...