Mental Health Act 2015
150Young person with decision-making capacity
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150 Young person with decision-making capacity (a) is at least 12 years old but under 18 years old; and (b) has decision-making capacity to consent to the administration of electroconvulsive therapy. (a) it is administered in accordance with— (i) for a 12 to 15 year old—an electroconvulsive therapy order in force in relation to the person; or (ii) for a 16 or 17 year old—an electroconvulsive therapy order or an emergency electroconvulsive therapy order in force in relation to the person; and (b) the person has given consent to the administration of electroconvulsive therapy; and (c) the person has not withdrawn the consent, either orally or in writing.