Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Legislation - Challenges & Perspectives

From Wednesday 8th February Sage Advocacy has organised a Fortnightly Forum to provide an overview of the new Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act of 2015 as amended in December 2022. This long awaited legislation is being commenced shorty and with it the system of Wards of Court is being phased out and the Lunacy Regulations (Ireland) Act of 1871 will be repealed. A Decision Support Service has also been established to promote the rights and interests of people who may need support with decision-making and it has drafted Codes of Practice for a range of professions and practices who will have a role under the legislation, including independent advocates. This series of events, organised with the kind support of the HSE, is designed to familiarise people with the legislation and address the challenges it will inevitably bring from a range of differing perspectives. The sessions will begin at 17:30 and end by 19:30 and there will be plenty of time for discussion. Please organise your own refreshments.