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Scottish Adult Incapacity Law

9th July 2024

In these two documents, Adrian Ward sets out the core provisions of Scottish incapacity law.

Download below.

Part 1 - Scottish Adult Incapacity Law

Part 2 - Scottish Adult Incapacity Law

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