32 Consulting carers etc
Mental Capacity Act 2005 (2005 c 9) | Legislation

32  Consulting carers etc

(1)     This section applies if a person (“R”)—

(a)     is conducting an approved research project, and

(b)     wishes to carry out research, as part of the project, on or in relation to a person (“P”) who lacks capacity to consent to taking part in the project.

(2)     R must take reasonable steps to identify a person who—

(a)     otherwise than in a professional capacity or for remuneration, is engaged in caring for P or is interested in P's welfare, and

(b)     is prepared to be consulted by R under this section.

(3)     If R is unable to identify such a person he must, in accordance with guidance issued by the appropriate authority, nominate a person who—

(a)     is prepared to be consulted

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