Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 111468
Vulnerable Adults
Tabled: 6 February 2026
Answered: 12 February 2026
Question
Max Wilkinson
Liberal Democrat — Cheltenham
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of financial abuse by negligent Financial Deputies on vulnerable adults under the court of protection.
Answer
Alex Davies-JonesWhen the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) receives notice that the court has appointed a deputy to manage the finances or a person who lacks mental capacity, it provides the deputy with access to the Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice and supporting ...
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