The Capacity and Self-Determination (Jersey) Law 2016 (CSDL) came into effect on 1 October 2018. It is aimed at allowing people to make their own decisions for as long as possible and to protect them when they no longer can. The CSDL does this by allowing for the appointment of delegates or attorneys to make decisions on your behalf.
The Capacity and Self-Determination (Jersey) Law 2016 Code of Practice provides guidance in using the Law. Delegates and attorneys have a legal duty to have due regard to it when caring for people who may lack capacity to make decisions for themselves.
Capacity and Self-Determination (Jersey) Law 2016 Code of Practice