Assisted decision-making bill: Why changes are needed to current laws
THE Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013 is due before the Seanad in early December and is scheduled to be enacted into law this year. This is an important piece of legislation, which may apply to any one of us now or in the future.
The bill aims to secure supports and safeguards for any person who may have difficulty making a decision due to a disability, Alzheimer’s, a road traffic accident or a period of mental ill health.
