Deciding when someone can be deprived of their liberty under the Mental Capacity Act. What is Deputyship? A deputy is someone who can make decisions on behalf of someone else who lacks the mental capacity to make them for themselves; they are appointed by the Court of Protection. Ideally, ...
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I am openly passionate about Court of Protection (‘CoP’) work but as it is a little-known area of law, when I talk about it, I am often met with a blank stare. My usual one liner response is that we manage the financial affairs of vulnerable and elderly adults who no longer have...
Protect the interests of those you care about. When a loved one can no longer make decisions for themselves, having the right legal guidance makes all the difference. The Court of Protection exists to safeguard people who lack the capacity to make their own decisions. Whether you need help ma...
there must be a particularly careful analysis to ensure that her rights are respected. While previous decisions have frequently accorded weight to the wishes and feelings of the pregnant woman at the heart of the case, Mr Justice Hayden’s decision goes further in handing the decision over to ...
Court of Protection Acronyms Wikipedia The UK Court responsible for looking after the financial affairs of people who cannot legally do it themselves because of lack of capacity. CoP duties Granting Enduring Powers of Attorney, making wills, and giving general guidance, directions and orders for mana...
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