Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015

Chapter 3

Applicable law

Applicable law

117. In exercising jurisdiction under Chapter 2, the High Courtor the court, as the case may be, shall apply the law of the State but may, in so far as the protection of the person or the property of the adult requires, if it thinks that the matter has a substantial connection with a country other than the State, apply or take into consideration the law of that other country.