Mental Capacity
The Mental Capacity Special Interest Group
(SIG) was formally established in late 2010 in recognition of
the increasing importance and relevance of issues concerning
capacity to the work of STEP practitioners.
The group has a committee which includes
practitioners from different jurisdictions.The purposes of the SIG
are as follows:
- To provide an international forum of support, education and
assistance to STEP members undertaking all aspects of legal work
for clients of all ages who are affected by a lack of mental
capacity.
- To educate practitioners regarding, the law and specialist
planning required for incapacitated clients, their families and
carers.
- To be a forum for practitioners enabling them to grow their
networks of equals in other jurisdictions and in conjunction with
other organisations.
- To respond to consultations and seek to influence public policy
in relevant areas concerning mental capacity.