Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 99566
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 prevent financial abuse through the misuse 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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