Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015

Transitional provisions

81. (1) Subject to sections 76 (2), 76 (3), 76 (4), 76 (5), 76 (6), 76 (7) and 76 (8), this Part shall not apply to—

(a) an enduring power of attorney under the Act of 1996,

(b) an attorney under the Act of 1996, and

(c) a donor under the Act of 1996.

(2) From the date of commencement of this Part—

(a) a person shall not create an enduring power of attorney under the Act of 1996, and

(b) the Act of 1996 shall not apply to an enduring power of attorney created after that date.