Court of Protection

The new Court of Protection was set up under the Mental Capacity Act 2005. It can make decisions on whether a person has capacity in relation to particular decisions, make decisions on their behalf, appoint or remove people who make decisions on people's behalf, and make decisions relating to Lasting Powers of Attorney or Enduring Powers of Attorney.

See also

Court of Protection Rules 2007

Mental Capacity Act 2005 (Transfer Of Proceedings) Order 2007

Resources

Office of the Public Guardian:

• Asking the Court to make a decision

• Asking the court to make a decision

• Applying to the Court of Protection

• Court appointed deputy - the roles and duties

• Asking the Court to make a decision