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ADULT GUARDIANSHIP AND TRUSTEESHIP ACT – SECTION 109:1

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LIABILITY – SECTION 109:1

No action lies against the Minister, the Public Guardian, another person

appointed under section 107(1), a capacity assessor, a review officer, a complaints

officer, an investigator or any person acting under the Minister, Public Guardian,

other person, capacity assessor, review officer, complaints officer or investigator

for anything done or omitted to be done in good faith in exercising powers or

authority or carrying out duties, responsibilities or functions under this Act

– The system fully allows abuse, even gives legislated privilege and

protection to those who may abuse and deny rights to vulnerable persons