Skip to content
Log in

Mental Capacity Act 2005 (England and Wales)

Statute governing capacity for consent to treatment and other decisions (not testamentary capacity). Requires a person to understand, retain, weigh, and communicate a decision. Creates a presumption of capacity. The equivalent in India for mental health treatment decisions is the Mental Healthcare Act 2017.

Explained in these topics

Related terms

Banks v. Goodfellow (1870)BNS § 22 / IPC § 84Durham Rule (1954)Fitness to stand trialFunctional capacity assessmentGolden rule (probate)Hindu Marriage Act 1955 § 12Indian Contract Act 1872 § 11-12Insane delusionMacCAT-TM'Naghten Rules (1843)MPC substantial-capacity test

Your journey to becoming a forensic professional starts here.

Practice with mock tests, learn from structured notes, and get your questions answered by a global forensic community, all in one place.

Continue learningCreate Your Account