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To protect people, over the age of 16 years, who for any reason cannot make decisions for themselves.
The safeguards are in place to protect a person who lacks the mental capacity to make decisions about the care or treatment they need.
The assessment, treatment, and rights of people with a mental health disorder and the law which can allow someone to be detained in hospital.