Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 122547

Court of Protection: Vulnerable Adults

Tabled: 20 March 2026

Answered: 26 March 2026

Question

Manuela Perteghella

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps the he is taking to help ensure transparency in Court of Protection proceedings while safeguarding the privacy of vulnerable individuals.

Answer

Alex Davies-Jones

We do not hold data on the average costs incurred by individuals subject to professional deputy orders.The Court of Protection sets strict rules about what deputies can charge, which are governed by specific practice directions and rules. Practice Directi...

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