Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 99564

Powers of Attorney

Tabled: 12 December 2025
Answered: 19 December 2025

Question

Jen Craft

LabourThurrock

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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