Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 99564

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 assessment he has made of the adequacy of safeguards in the lasting power of attorney process.

Answer

Alex Davies-Jones
When 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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