‘Lunacy Regulation Act’ to finally be replaced with new laws

New laws will come into force this week to provide a legal basis for people who may have difficulty with their decision-making capacity. The Assisted Decision-Making Capacity Act will replace the much-criticised ‘Lunacy Regulation Act’ of 1871 and the associated Wards of Court system. For more on this change Shane spoke to Sage Advocacy CEO Mervyn Taylor.

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06.30 24 Apr 2023

‘Lunacy Regulation Act’ to fin...

‘Lunacy Regulation Act’ to finally be replaced with new laws

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New laws will come into force this week to provide a legal basis for people who may have difficulty with their decision-making capacity.

The Assisted Decision-Making Capacity Act will replace the much-criticised ‘Lunacy Regulation Act’ of 1871 and the associated Wards of Court system.

For more on this change Shane spoke to Sage Advocacy CEO Mervyn Taylor.

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