Blackstone's Guide to the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (Second edition)

The new edition of Blackstone's Guide to the Mental Capacity Act 2005, has been thoroughly updated to take account of the impact of the Mental Health Act 2007, new Codes of Practice to the MCA 2005, and new Court of Protection Rules. It has expanded analysis of the issues which arose in the Bournewood decision and provides a clear and comprehensive guide to the scope and implications of Mental Capacity legislation and advice on how to ensure best practice.

This portable guide to the Mental Capacity Act 2005 contains a copy of the Act, the Code of Practice, Regulations regarding Lasting Powers of Attorney and the Court Rules for the Court of Protection. This is an invaluable resource for all lawyers and professionals working in this complex area.

New to this edition of Blackstone's Guide to the Mental Capacity Act 2005:

• Includes the complete text of the MCA 2005 as amended by the MHA 2007, as well as the new Codes of Guidance, the Code of Practice, regulations regarding Lasting Powers of Attorney and the Court Rules for the Court of Protection
• Covers the substantive and procedural detail which is contained in the new codes, regulations and rules which have been promulgated since Royal Assent
• Brings the text up to date with the amendments brought about by the Mental Health Act 2007
• Discusses the European Court of Human Rights judgment in HL v. UK and its subsequent impact on this area of the law