Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 99563
Powers of Attorney
Tabled: 12 December 2025
Answered: 19 December 2025
Question
Jen Craft
Labour — Thurrock
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to increase the powers of the Office of the Public Guardian to investigate abuse of lasting power of attorney.
Answer
Alex Davies-JonesWhen the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) registers a lasting power of attorney (LPA), it provides attorneys with access to the Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice and supporting guidance which includes information on their legal duties and responsibi...
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