Supported
Decision-Making & Representation Act: A Course for Lawyers
This course provides information to Lawyers and Legal Professionals about the Supported Decision-Making and Representation Act, which came into effect on January 1, 2024. This new law is based on human rights and recognizes that individuals should have as much control over their own decisions as possible.
Lawyers interested in continuing professional development in the areas of human rights advancement, future planning, personal, and financial management, health law, and adult decision-making. The course provides an in-depth look at the legal procedures and processes surrounding the new act.
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Supported Decision-Making & Representation Act (SDMRA)
This course provides information to New Brunswick lawyers about the Supported Decision-Making and Representation Act, which came into effect on January 1, 2024. It explains the reasons behind the law reform concerning adult decision-making, focusing on advancements in human rights. The course also outlines the Act’s fundamental purposes and principles, examines the concept of decision-making capacity, and details the procedures for utilizing the Act’s three primary methods for assisting adults who require support with decision-making.
